5 Times Movie Villains Stole the Show

Heath Ledger’s Joker wasn’t just a villain he was the movie. Every scene he touched turned iconic.

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With depth, pain, and style, Killmonger made us question who the real hero was.

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Charming, witty, and dangerous Loki became a fan favorite long before he got his own series.

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With just a few minutes of screen time, Anthony Hopkins created one of cinema’s most chilling villains.

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5 Times Movie Villains Stole the Show

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