“Each film is only as good as its villain. Since the heroes and the gimmicks tend to repeat from film to film, only a great villain can transform a good try into a triumph.” – Roger Ebert
Do we really appreciate our scoundrels more than our saints? In movies we most often do.
This video weaves together years of memorable and iconic villains into a four-part montage that highlights the truly “worst of the worst”.
In this new and intriguing clip, aptly titled Meet the Villain, we get a look at various notable antagonists in such classic films as Silence of the Lambs, The Godfather, The Shining, Psycho, Scarface and many more. Upon watching the footage above, you can then head here for a look at each entry from the aesthetic.