Villains

The Seductive Power of the Femme Fatale

This trope offers a complex portrait of irresistible female villainy. Read More

Why Marvel Heroes Always Fight Villains with the Same Powers

Duality is an important element to story structure. Read More

The Complicated Power of Princess Mononoke’s Villain, Lady Eboshi

Lady Eboshi may want to destroy the environment in the name of progress and utopia, but she isn't as villainous… Read More

The Death Epidemic That Birthed Freddy Krueger

The inspiration behind one of cinema’s scariest villains is a true horror story. Read More

A Day Spent With Killers, Lovers, and a Grim True Story From the World of Porn (Cinepocalypse)

Murder, madness, and mental illness, oh my. We take a look at 'Punta Muerto,' 'Villains,' and 'Mope.' Read More

‘Villains’ Review: Come For the Violent Parody, Stay for Jeffrey Donovan

Dan Berk and Robert Olsen's latest film takes messy, fun aim at movies like Blue Velvet, Wild at Heart and… Read More

The Best Movie Villains of 2018

Who is the greatest villain of 2018? Read More

What Eco-Villains Say About Our Fears

It's the end of the world as we know it, but we don't feel so fine.  Read More

The 40 Best ‘Buffy The Vampire Slayer’ Villains, Ranked

Attention Slayers: these are the greatest adversaries in the many adventures of Buffy Summers. Read More