by Lyle Masaki

Ten of the Sexiest Movie Villains

*Note: This list originally ran on August 10th, 2007

Sometimes villains can be hot! Here are ten of cinema's sexiest bad boys...

T-1000 (Terminator 2)

As a shapeshifting machine sent backwards in time to assassinate a future enemy, Robert Patrick managed to turn the cold single-mindedness of the T-1000 into a strong and silent sexiness. There was a gracefulness the his efficiency of his movement, which gave his villain a mix of menace and harsh beauty.

Todd Gaines (Go)

Even though Timothy Olyphant exuded menace as a drug dealer in Doug Liman's comedy Go, he was also so smoking hot that his looks overrode every sensible braincell screaming to keep away from him.

The Candyman (Candyman)

As an urban legend come to life, Tony Todd was so unwavering and assured in his strength it was easy to see the seductive side of the fearsome spectre. Todd's low voice was so comforting it was like a warm embrace while also carrying a barely-hidden threat to it.

Tom Ripley (The Talented Mr. Ripley)

Playing an outcast so obsessed with finding entry into high society, Matt Damon played Tom Ripley with a mix of vulnerability, smarts and insanity. Damon made it hard to look past Ripley's charm and see the troubled, dangerous man beneath it.

Jackson Rippner (Red Eye)

In Red Eye Cillian Murphy terrorizes Rachel McAdams with a solid focus on a complex plan. Murphy convincingly makes his character a clever mastermind who is difficult to outsmart. He never arrogantly rests on the expectation that his plan is flawless, making his confidence alluring.

Bullseye (Daredevil)

While Daredevil was a bit of a snore, overall, the film momentarily came to life whenever Colin Farrell's villain was on the screen. He brought a sexy energy to the film that was surprisingly missing, considering how he wasn't the only photogenic member of the cast.

John "JD" Dean (Heathers)

In this wickedly spot-on satire of youthful cynicism, Christian Slater gave JD the kind of charisma that would make you want to believe in "Ich Lüge" bullets. A powerful charmer, his talk of teenage rebellion against societal conformity and media messaging was seductive, making it too possible to overlook the terrible deeds he was planning until it was too late.

Alex de Large (A Clockwork Orange)

It is very, very wrong to find the thuggish and brutal Alex sexy but Malcolm McDowell deployed a mischievous gaze and glowing smirk that made the character frustratingly hard to find completely appalling.

Zao (Die Another Day)

With or without diamonds embedded in his skin, Rick Yune manages to exude the same sort of suave charm and sharp style that is typically associated with his target, James Bond.

Steven Grlscz (The Wisdom of Crocodiles)

You don't forget the film that introduces you to a man as beautiful as Jude Law to you, especially when he succeeds in portraying an ages old vampire who hides decades of wisdom behind his youthful visage.

Did we miss someone? Feel free to share your favorites in the comments.

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Lyle Masaki

on Thu, 2009-05-14 12:00.

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JBE (2667 points) (534 posts)

on Fri, 2007-08-10 18:26.

I was glad to see Matt Damon high up in your list. His portrayal of Tom Ripley was excellent. I actually felt a touch of sympathy for his character, especially at the end when he murdered his lover to prevent being discovered. He was obviously a very tortured human being.

Another great villain role by Jude Law was in "Road To Perdition". His portrayal of a psychopathic hit man chasing Tom Hanks character was very chilling. A nasty human being if there ever was one.

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Ten of the Sexiest Movie Villains