The success ofWickedis proof that a movie musical still has the power to draw moviegoers.
But is there more to it?Steven SpielbergsWest Side Storywas critically well-received but failed at the box office.
But not all villains need, or even should, have an explanation for their actions.
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Why can’t a movie villain simply be evil?
What kind of evil d**k of a father encourages his child to be evil themselves?
Lecter didn’t needHannibal Rising.
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Didn’t need it.
Syndrome (Jason Lee) was scorned by Mr.
Incredible (Craig T. Nelson) as a boy inThe Incredibles.
TakeEncanto, for example.
Despite the buildup, Bruno (John Leguizamo) isn’t a villain, just misunderstood.
But all lost hope isn’t lost.
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InNosferatu, Skarsgard’s Count Orlok is evil incarnate, who becomes obsessed withLily-Rose Depp’s Ellen Hutter.
Watch forNosferatuin theaters across the U.S. on December 25, 2024.
In Nosferatu, a reclusive vampire’s presence disrupts a small European village, drawing an unsuspecting young couple into a battle against an ancient evil. As fear spreads, the villagers must confront the terrifying legend and their own beliefs, leading to suspenseful confrontations and chilling revelations.
