There is a common belief that a story should always end with a happy ending, and it must be achieved by a positive character with exceptional qualities. But some directors think differently and make films in which the villains become the center of attention. .webp)
These can be biopics about real criminals, detective thrillers or black comedies. The choice is quite large, and we understand that not all films could be included in this list. But this year's films from David Fincher and Martin Scorsese have inspired us to look back at other notable bad boy stories.
The Hateful Eight (2015) .webp)
One of Quentin Tarantino's last films. Bandits and bounty hunters meet face to face, and we certainly don’t expect heart-to-heart conversations over a cup of tea from them. But even the sheriff, who is supposed to be the face of justice, turns out to be a racist.
Johnny D. (2009) .webp)
A film by Michael Mann about American criminal John Dillinger, played by Johnny Depp.
Gone Girl (2014) .webp)
David Fincher's detective thriller about a married couple who go through such bad times that they end up committing murders.
Killer (2023) .webp)
Another thriller from David Fincher about how dangerous it is to cross the path of a professional killer.
Bonnie and Clyde (1967) .webp)
Arthur Penn's film about famous American robbers received two Oscars: for best cinematography and supporting actress (Estelle Parsons).
Catch Me If You Can (2002) .webp)
A film by Steven Spielberg about the real-life genius swindler Frank Abagnale.
The House That Jack Built (2018) .webp)
Thriller by Lars von Trier about a serial killer who committed murders with impunity for 12 years. The special composition and references to Dante’s “Divine Comedy” keep us in suspense throughout the entire film, despite the fact that we know the criminal by sight.
Beetlejuice (1988) .webp)
Despite the genre of black comedy, we cannot lose sight of the fact that the ghost “bio-exorcist” Beetlejuice is still a scoundrel, using his charisma and impudence to take advantage of the troubled dead and the underage living. This Tim Burton film will soon receive a sequel.
Natural Born Killers (1994) .webp)
Another film about a pair of criminals, which is a satire on the media using violence as a means of increasing ratings. One of the scriptwriters is Quentin Tarantino, and the director is Oliver Stone. The film received two awards at the Venice Film Festival: the Special Jury Prize and the Pasinetti Award for Best Actress (Juliette Lewis).
Bronson (2008) .webp)
In the film directed by Nicolas Refn, Tom Hardy plays the famously brutal real-life British criminal Charles Bronson. He spent almost his entire life in prison, mostly in a punishment cell.
Star Wars. Episode 3: Revenge of the Sith (2005) .webp)
The very part of Star Wars in which Anakin becomes Darth Vader. The director and screenwriter of the film is George Lucas.
Reservoir Dogs (1992) .webp)
A policeman is infiltrated into a group of criminals intent on committing a major robbery. This brutal undercover game results in both the bad guys and the "good" guys killing each other. Tarantino's first feature film, in which he was a director, screenwriter and actor.
Killers of the Flower Moon (2023) .webp)
If before this DiCaprio played a brilliant swindler, now he is a weak-willed criminal dependent on his uncle, who can make your jaw clench (also because the actor does not part with this facial expression). The latest work by Martin Scorsese. By the way, in 2013 he made another film with the same actor in the role of a swindler - “The Wolf of Wall Street.”
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