Iconic Crime Movies with the Best Villains and Antagonists

Bill the Butcher, played by Daniel Day-Lewis, is a powerful and violent antagonist in 19th-century New York.

Patrick Bateman, played by Christian Bale, is a wealthy investment banker with a dark and violent secret life.

Henry, based on real-life serial killer Henry Lee Lucas, is portrayed as a remorseless and violent character.

Features Anton Chigurh, a ruthless and unstoppable hitman played by Javier Bardem, who is one of the most terrifying antagonists in film history.

Dr. Hannibal Lecter, portrayed by Anthony Hopkins, is a genius and cannibalistic serial killer who is both captivating and terrifying.

Max Cady, played by Robert De Niro, is a vengeful and intelligent antagonist who uses the law to torment his victims.

John Doe, played by Kevin Spacey, is a mysterious and terrifying serial killer who uses the Seven Deadly Sins as his motif.

The Scorpio Killer, played by Andrew Robinson, is a ruthless and unpredictable antagonist who terrorizes San Francisco.

Alonzo Harris, portrayed by Denzel Washington, is a corrupt cop who blurs the lines between right and wrong.

Mr. Blonde, played by Michael Madsen, is a menacing and violent character known for his sadistic nature.