villainous
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The British actor played the villainous role in the original movie franchise from 2005 to 2011.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
Jacob Elordi won best supporting actor for his portrayal of the Monster in "Frankenstein," which also won three technical awards, while Amy Madigan won supporting actress for a villainous turn in horror flick "Weapons."
From Barron's • Jan. 5, 2026
Once again, a boy from here teams up with a girl from there to defeat a villainous schemer bent on cruel domination.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025
That mentality applies even to the most peculiar entries in his body of work, like “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish,” in which he voiced the villainous Wolf.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2025
Up close, his scars made him appear more sympathetic than menacing or villainous.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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