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Poll: The Villain Types...

...as coined by WatchMojo (for initial inspiration).

Which archetype would you FEAR THE MOST?

After voting, you may discuss the poll here.

Also vote for: The Hero Types

Results of 1,882 votes:

  1. 1.

    Best Supporting Actor

     
    The Personification of Evil Others include: The Wicked Witch of The West, The Evil Queen, Alex de Large, Sauron and Emperor Palpatine.
  2. 2.

    Kevin Spacey in The Usual Suspects (1995)

     
    The Mastermind Others include: The Joker, Dr. Hannibal Lecter, Auric Goldfinger, Lex Luthor, Amy Dunne, John Doe, Tyler Durden and Dr. Evil.
  3. 3.

    #6

     
    The Unhinged Others include: Jack Torrance, Hans Beckert, Annie Wilkes and .

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