Top 11 Favourite Movie Villains of all time

[Darth Logos]

That's still not proof. That's a theory, an idea, a hypothesis if you will. But not proof.

And from the sound of your....impassioned response, it seems theory and/or idea and/or hypothesis hit damn close to the mark.

7.  Agent Smith - Another "easy to hate" one.

"I'm not such a bad guy, once you get to know me."


Do anti-heroes count the same as villains?

[Darth Knox]

And from the sound of your....impassioned response, it seems theory and/or idea and/or hypothesis hit damn close to the mark.

You think "that" was impassioned? Really? How little you know. But, it's good that people under-estimate me.

"I'm not such a bad guy, once you get to know me."

And who wouldn't want to get to know Agent Smith? I bet he knows where all the best parties are.

Do anti-heroes count the same as villains?

Did you not read the rules?

Rules of the game:[/glow]
- You are only allowed to pick 11 movie villains (that's 10 with a bonus pick)
- Only THREE Honourable mentions are allowed
- Your choices DO NOT have to be in order of favourites
- You can only choose an individual, NOT a group (therefore you cannot include The Gremlins. You would have to pick Stripe).
- You CANNOT pick "Anti-heroes". Anti-heroes ARE NOT villains.

My apologies if you missed it because you weren't wearing your glasses. 

[Darth Logos]

Did you not read the rules?

I skimmed them. But thanks, you just helped me figure out one more for my list.

[Darth Knox]

I skimmed them. But thanks, you just helped me figure out one more for my list.

You skimmed them? You "skimmed" them! That is unacceptable.

You're skating on thin ice, young man.
Your ego is writing cheques your body can't cash.
You're not the messiah, you're a very naughty boy!

[LivingBrain]

Villains aren't a huge interest of mine because I'm not very attracted to evil characters, but these topics are super fun so I'll throw in some stuff. I won't be including honorable mentions or putting it in any specific order though.

1. Hannibal Lecter
2. Anton Chigurh
3. The Shape
4. Xenomorph
5. Darth Vader
6. Bane (yeah he's undercut in the end but I can't get over that accent)
7. HAL 9000
8. Regina George
9. Dr. Otto Octavius
10. Jareth the Goblin King
11. Lord Humungus

Actually wait, I'm gonna throw in one honorable mention for Aunt Henrietta so she can stand in for the Deadites (your rules can't bind me! ).

Out of all of these the ones I genuinely love are Lecter, Chigurh, the Shape, and the Xenomorph so a true list for me would just have 4, but that's no fun.

[Rapine]

You're not the messiah, you're a very naughty boy!

-1 for Life of Brian.

[Darth Knox]

Villains aren't a huge interest of mine because I'm not very attracted to evil characters, but these topics are super fun so I'll throw in some stuff. I won't be including honorable mentions or putting it in any specific order though.

Understandable, but a good story needs a good villain. You don't necessarily have to love them. But villains can be interesting, compelling and complex and a nice juxtaposition from the hero.

1. Hannibal Lecter
2. Anton Chigurh
3. The Shape
4. Xenomorph
5. Darth Vader
6. Bane (yeah he's undercut in the end but I can't get over that accent)
7. HAL 9000
8. Buffalo Bill
9. Dr. Otto Octavius
10. Jareth the Goblin King
11. Lord Humungus

Actually wait, I'm gonna throw in one honorable mention for Aunt Henrietta so she can stand in for the Deadites (your rules can't bind me! ).

Out of all of these the ones I genuinely love are Lecter, Chigurh, the Shape, and the Xenomorph so a true list for me would just have 4, but that's no fun.

The Shape is a mask, not a character. It was worn by Michael Myers. Not sure if you want to change that.

And before anyone says anything about he Xenomorph being a species. Xenomorph is both singular and plural, so it's fine (and a good choice too). Plus, ya gotta love a topic that allows you to put David Bowie on it (all hail the legend of Bowie. RIP sir).

[LivingBrain]

Understandable, but a good story needs a good villain. You don't necessarily have to love them. But villains can be interesting, compelling and complex and a nice juxtaposition from the hero.
The Shape is a mask, not a character. It was worn by Michael Myers. Not sure if you want to change that.

I know, but the character was credited as the Shape in the original HALLOWEEN so I like to refer to him as that. Much more spooky than sharing the name of a comedian.

But I did make one change by swapping out Buffalo Bill for Regina George.

[Darth Knox]

I know, but the character was credited as the Shape in the original HALLOWEEN so I like to refer to him as that. Much more spooky than sharing the namesake of a comedian.

But the majority of people know him as Michael Myers. Plus, to avoid confusion with the comedian, just put a tag next to his name with the film (like I did on my list) to help out our viewers.

*edit*

But I did make one change by swapping out Buffalo Bill for Regina George.

Another good pick.

[LivingBrain]

But the majority of people know him as Michael Myers. Plus, to avoid confusion with the comedian, just put a tag next to his name with the film (like I did) to help out our viewers.

You expect a hipster like me to care about the majority? I'm offended!

[Darth Logos]

You skimmed them? You "skimmed" them! That is unacceptable.

You're skating on thin ice, young man.
Your ego is writing cheques your body can't cash.
You're not the messiah, you're a very naughty boy!

1) I don't skate
2) Speak English
3) never claimed to be

Now shut up and let me finish my list.

2. Anton Chigurh
3. The Shape
8. Buffalo Bill

? ? ?

Understandable, but a good story needs a good villain. You don't necessarily have to love them. But villains can be interesting, compelling and complex and a nice juxtaposition from the hero.

A hero is defined by the caliber of villain he defeats. Weak villains make for weak heroes.

And before anyone says anything about he Xenomorph being a species. Xenomorph is both singular and plural, so it's fine (and a good choice too).

I was going to put it in mine, as the singular (and most terrifying iteration) came as the villain in the first movie.

[Darth Knox]

You expect a hipster like me to care about the majority? I'm offended!

Care? No. But why not do it to make things easier on our non-hipster viewers. Unless you are purposely trying to engage them in conversation so you can explain "The Shape" and exhibit your hipster knowledge (in which case, just ignore all my previous comments).

1) I don't skate
2) Speak English
3) never claimed to be

Now shut up and let me finish my list.

Who's stopping you from doing your list?

My list is finished, so I can type whatever I want on my own thread

[LivingBrain]

? ? ?

2. From NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN.
3. Another way to refer to Michael Myers.
8. Replaced in a post edit with Regina George, but the main antagonist of SILENCE OF THE LAMBS (also referred to as James Gumb).

I was going to put it in mine, as the singular (and most terrifying iteration) came as the villain in the first movie.

It's a super great villain.

Care? No. But why not do it to make things easier on our non-hipster viewers. Unless you are purposely trying to engage them in conversation so you can explain "The Shape" and exhibit your hipster knowledge (in which case, just ignore all my previous comments).

That's exactly my intention. I just like sharing facts I think are cool when people ask.

[Darth Knox]

That's exactly my intention. I just like sharing facts I think are cool when people ask.

Well stoppit! I won't have other people trying to be cool on my thread.  

A hero is defined by the caliber of villain he defeats. Weak villains make for weak heroes.

Exactly.

I was going to put it in mine, as the singular (and most terrifying iteration) came as the villain in the first movie.

An argument could be made that the face-hugger is actually more terrifying than the Xenomorph. But that is a discussion for another time. As is the answer to the eternal question as to which is better, Alien (for it's solo x-morph) or Aliens (with it's horde of x-morphs + queen).

To be discussed on another top 11 that I am working on. Coming soon.

[Darth Logos]

My list is finished, so I can type whatever I want on my own thread

Running 2 tabs at once.

8. Replaced in a post edit with Regina George, but the main antagonist of SILENCE OF THE LAMBS (also referred to as James Gumb).

Well I suppose since Lecter was locked up, and he really didn't play the part of antagonist in SILENCE, you technically didn't call out 2 villains from the same movie.