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From a technical standpoint, villains are the bedrock of a great movie or franchise, but the badass ones always raise the bar a notch higher. That classic battle between good and evil creates a fun yet tense atmosphere that keeps audiences on the edge. As such, some of the best cinematic treasures stand out for the well-crafted evil plans of their main villains. Things get even more interesting when these villains are unpredictable or have audiences rooting for them.
Infamous and brutal, Voldemort stands out for his ability to instill fear even in his absence. Aside from being the main villain in the Harry Potter universe, he gained a massive fanbase, with fans requesting a Voldemort spin-off. No doubt, Ralph Fiennes rendered a perfect depiction of the character from 2005 to 2011, earning a 2012 Saturn Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor in the last installment, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2.
Release Date May 4, 2012 Director Joss Whedon Cast Robert Downey Jr. , Chris Evans , Scarlett Johansson , Mark Ruffalo , Jeremy Renner , Samuel L. Jackson , Chris Hemsworth , Tom Hiddleston Runtime 143 minutes 8 T-1000 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day' The Terminator franchise boasts some of the most iconic villains ever, and T-1000 stands in a league of his own.
Release Date July 20, 1988 Director John McTiernan Cast Bruce Willis , Bonnie Bedelia , Reginald VelJohnson , Paul Gleason , William Atherton , Hart Bochner Runtime 132 minutes Writers Roderick Thorp , Jeb Stuart , Steven E. de Souza 6 Freddy Krueger 'A Nightmare on Elm Street Film Series' Nothing beats a villain who murders his victims in their dreams.
After several twists and turns, Amy manipulates her way back to Nick's life with no criminal charges and blackmails him to stay with her. Gone Girl cements Pike's special talent for depicting morally ambiguous women in psychological thrillers. She delivered one of the greatest thriller performances in history and earned nominations for the Golden Globe Award, British Academy Film Award, and Academy Award for Best Actress.
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