In recent years, strong female film characters, who do not conform to the damsel in distress role, are gradually being introduced more frequently. Women are beginning to take action themselves. They no longer wait for a male character to come save them from any dangers that may arise. One such example of this is Catwoman. She is a superhero from DC Comics known for being a lethal protector and all-around badass. That being said, these are the 5 best female villains in movies –

Dolores Umbridge

Harry Potter
Harry Potter

Dolores Umbridge, the character from Harry Potter loves to torture people in a vindictive manner. She does it regardless of their age or status, and her love for cats and pink tweed are easily digestible by readers. However, it is her cruelty that fans had come to dread when they heard her patronizing giggle from behind the Defense against the Dark Arts teaching podium. Her character turned out worse than how she was introduced in the books.

Bellatrix Lestrange

Harry Potter
Harry Potter

Every villain has to be able to laugh maniacally and Bellatrix Lestrange made sure to practice this menacing laugh of hers so that she could execute it perfectly on the big screen. She exudes her character’s dramatic presence from head to toe and makes sure everyone knows it as well as her reputation for conjuring dark magic! Her dark apparel also matches her wicked personality, as does the witch-like grip she implements when she holds her wand, but there is no denying how petrifying her appearance is at first glance.

Amy Dunne

Gone Girl
Gone Girl

One of her key qualities is that Amy Dunne isn’t exactly the typical suburban wife. Instead, she’s a vengeful woman who would go to great lengths to frame her husband for the murder that she committed. She’s manipulative, scheming, and conniving and might be one of the most disturbing movie villains in cinematic history. Because when it comes down to it, she’s created many lifelike false identities which include pretending to injure herself so she would appear vulnerable within the outside world. However, even on the inside, Amy undergoes some pretty traumatic experiences.

The Beldam

Coraline
Coraline

Coraline is widely considered to be one of the best children’s movies in recent memory. Although beautifully animated, many older fans are still haunted by this twisted tale of a girl. She finds an alternative universe through a secret passage on the other side of an ordinary-looking painting in her house. Coraline took evil parents to a new level. But it was The Beldam that was particularly terrifying – with buttons for eyes and an eerie appearance, this character gave fans nightmares.

Alex Forrest

Fatal Attraction
Fatal Attraction

Fatal Attraction has been a classic film for many years. And it’s not just the other characters that make it an iconic film but Alex Forrest. She was a troubled woman who unfortunately was the unlikable kind. Most people saw her as cold on the outside, while others suggested she was simply a woman with good intentions. Moreover, she came across as too pushy by trying to get what she wanted.

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