These baddies were far from mindless drones. For this list, we’ll be looking at the best motivations given to horror film villains, whether they be tragic, scary, or just straight-up badass

We hate to admit it, but these characters kind of have a point. For this list, we’ll be looking at even more big screen villains with understandable motivations and complex back stories. We’ll be excluding animated baddies, as that list already exists, but we will be including secondary, or even tertiary, antagonists. Point is, they don’t have to be the primary villain to earn themselves a spot. Our countdown will include villains from films such as “The Dark Knight” (2008) , “The Matrix” (1999) and “Watchmen” (2009). Which villain do YOU think had the most understandable motivation? Let us know in the comments!

We hate to say it … but we can see where these baddies are coming from. For this list, we’re looking at horror movie villains whose motivations understandable. We’re not saying that they were right to do what they did - just that we get why. Our includes the antagonists of “Carrie” (1976), “Us” (2019), “The Ring” (2002), “The Cabin in the Woods” (2012), “Friday the 13th” (1980), and more!

Talk about terrible excuses for being bad! For this list, we're looking at big screen antagonists with the silliest, pettiest, and most nonsensical motivations. Our list includes Professor Umbridge in “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” (2007), the Mandarin in “Iron Man 3” (2013), Venom in “Venom” (2018), Amanda Waller in “Suicide Squad” (2016), and more! Which movie villain do YOU think has the dumbest motivations? Let us know in the comments!

Be they demented serial killers or supernatural entities, you can always rest assured that horror movie villains will have fascinating reasons to kill. Join http://www.WatchMojo.com as we count down our picks for the top 10 horror movie villain motivations.

Il s'avère que ces méchants de cinéma ne sont pas tous mauvais. Pour cette liste, nous allons nous intéresser aux méchants qui ont de bons arguments.

Ils n’avaient pas tout à fait tord... Watchmojo vous fait découvrir des antagonistes d'anime qui avaient de bonnes raisons pour leurs actions cruelles.

Prepare to be chilled to the bone as we delve into the dark origins of cinema's most infamous villains. From tragic betrayals to horrific experiments, these backstories reveal the complex motivations behind some of the most iconic antagonists in film history. Discover how seemingly ordinary characters were transformed into the villains we love to hate.

From lost puns to altered motivations, the Legend of Zelda series has seen its fair share of translation mishaps. Join us as we explore the most significant mistranslations that have shaped our understanding of Hyrule's lore, characters, and storylines across various games in the franchise.

After watching "Wicked," the classic "The Wizard of Oz" takes on a whole new meaning! Join us as we explore the hidden depths, musical connections, and surprising character motivations that emerge when these two stories collide. From empathizing with the Wicked Witch to questioning Glinda's goodness, prepare for a magical journey of rediscovery!

Well... they have a point. Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the bad guys with the best reasons for doing what they do. We’re not saying we condone their actions – just that we understand their motivations.

Tout le monde commet des erreurs ! Pour cette liste, nous allons nous intéresser à des méchants sérieux qui ont soit fait des choses stupides, soit concocté des plans d'ensemble très idiots. N'oubliez pas qu'il y aura des spoilers.

Il y a des choses que seuls les adultes comprennent à propos des méchants de Disney. Pour cette liste, nous allons nous pencher sur les influences les plus notables, les motivations, et plus encore, qui entourent les personnages antagonistes des films du studio et que les adultes dans la salle sont plus susceptibles de comprendre.

Although you wouldn't think it, Cartman from "South Park" can actually be nice to people. For this list, we’ll be looking at times when Cartman displayed kindness and empathy to someone else even though he frequently has self-serving motivations.

Ganon is far from the only villain that plagues "The Legend of Zelda." For this list, we’ll be looking at each villain’s motivations and their impact on the worlds in their respective games. We’re only looking at central villains from the main entries, no spin-offs. We’ll be talking about some heavy spoilers ahead, so beware.