Bad guys win: 6 movies where villains come out on top

Author: Achu Krishnan

No Country for Old Men

[{"selector":"#anim-c36126b9-9d20-452e-83a2-30a8b6438eab [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(8.597972721747077%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-987bf518-b074-447a-b7af-3e164d9963a2","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-fb0a445d-b87c-46a7-97b5-527b6c8a2cda","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 163.16589%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-c56a8cb0-0340-43d7-9825-f94850803ac7","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-c62f4c60-1538-4152-85a3-088f34a6396e","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 910.07012%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Anton Chigurh's relentless pursuit culminates in a chilling victory, showcasing the relentless power of evil.

Rosemary’s Baby

[{"selector":"#anim-cf8dd7f8-48cd-46f8-a3c6-bc4b901f1742","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-923eef64-4d4b-42a1-9f0f-cb016c708a42","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 130.89134%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-c20c5663-997a-44df-9aef-66b8250e9efd","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-a5812e9b-2503-4775-8027-8f5a1566da6f","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 910.07012%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-2586bccb-134e-46ec-ab56-59598c9f2874 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(7.581966955723779%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Satanic forces prevail as Rosemary discovers the horrifying truth behind her pregnancy in this sinister classic.

The Silence of the Lambs

[{"selector":"#anim-7be64eb9-fd07-4775-985b-45a6e44af18e","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-7f97be3d-7b88-466a-88c6-25150b42e4dc","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 129.79242%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-288eee4a-53f9-477e-baa6-15ad40322f13","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-99e81842-7aa2-4e55-874e-a78b77e73dc2","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 910.07012%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-c388a525-1932-4cfc-942f-8f1525915abe [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(8.501440670378555%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Hannibal Lecter's cunning triumphs in this gripping thriller as he outwits investigators and escapes captivity.

Se7en

[{"selector":"#anim-fae897f8-79f4-430c-ab40-1556f8bac6d3 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(10.036863028282715%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-2a1d3bed-5949-4849-84e7-2839eec44b4b","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-e13a7637-e4a0-4c4a-a7a8-90d1f4f04099","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 130.89134%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-281af64b-4c7f-437b-b73c-1499db025372","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-14986e91-b917-4e59-a4e3-873ad28d949c","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 916.32004%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] The twisted killer's meticulous plan succeeds, leaving detectives shattered in this dark and suspenseful crime thriller.

Brazil

[{"selector":"#anim-4d2d8baa-7c61-41c7-808e-800b7503b089 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(8.93749975083434%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-483f4a47-db1c-4b53-aaae-30220cce033d","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-9c010381-b592-4946-b215-65ce33cc6643","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 130.89134%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-da7ab314-4720-4644-8d9d-fdf195700acd","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-3ed18876-6657-4b07-bd73-b89f04a84230","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 910.07012%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Dystopian bureaucracy triumphs as Sam's dreams dissolve into a bleak reality, echoing Orwellian themes in Terry Gilliam's masterpiece.

Fallen

[{"selector":"#anim-dfe7dded-c4ce-4c5e-a014-a29544b38f33 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(7.812499744007886%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-7cf61249-a834-4003-ab0b-e7829b423649","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-09f19460-0534-4097-b34d-eb63a360fa70","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 130.89134%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-42ab5df4-3275-481e-b4c2-1ed5411f4b5a","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-7b62023e-c365-4835-bc8c-ab67a5a116f7","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 910.07012%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Roman Polanski creates a chilling psychological thriller, exploring isolation, madness, and the unraveling of a fragile mind."