24 Iconic Movie Villains Poll: Are They Truly Evil or Just Victims?

Some villains are obviously evil. Others… maybe not. A global poll collecting 24 of the most iconic movie and TV villains is currently challenging the internet's moral compass. It's a tricky task: decide if each character was truly evil or just a product of their circumstances. According to Bored Panda, these votes will reveal how fans see morality in the most complicated characters.

Decoding the 24 Iconic Movie Villains Poll

The list spans decades of cinematic history, starting from 1960 with Norman Bates and stretching to the 2025 release of Frankenstein. It's not just about who's the scariest; it's about whether we can sympathize with their descent into darkness. The poll shows that characters like Draco Malfoy and Gollum often spark the most debate due to their tragic backstories.

• 1st Spotlight: The Joker (2008, The Dark Knight)
• 2nd Spotlight: Thanos (2012-2019, MCU)
• 3rd Spotlight: Walter White (2008-2013, Breaking Bad)
• 4th Spotlight: Lord Voldemort (2001-2011, Harry Potter)
• 5th Spotlight: Anton Chigurh (2007, No Country for Old Men)

Fans are weighing Thanos's logical—if genocidal—pursuit of balance against characters like Agent Smith who sees humanity itself as a virus. Even more grounded characters, like the критикующий Red Forman or the greedy Gordon Gekko, are on the chopping block. It's not just a poll; it's a look at what we're willing to forgive in the name of storytelling.