Wow! We’re off to an incredible start to the 2016 Great Villains Blogathon!
If you upload your entry later this evening, don’t worry – it will be included in tomorrow’s recap.
This blogathon will bring you a wealth of villains from almost every genre in classic and modern cinema, and it’s a thrill to be involved.
Enjoy today’s posts!
B Noir Detour examines the villainous roles of Barbara Stanwyck.
That Other Critic analyzes the shape of evil of Halloween’s Michael “The Shape” Meyers.
Mrs. Skeffington (Meredy.com) argues Bela Lugosi is the definitive onscreen Dracula in Dracula (1931).
Cinemaven’s Essays from the Couch breaks down Louis Calhern’s villainous character in Devil’s Doorway (1950).
Girls Do Film asks the mirror who is the wickedest one of all? in Snow White and the Seven Dwarves (1938).
Lemon Shark compares agent Smith to Cypher and delves into who might be the real villain of The Matrix (1998).
Cary Grant Won’t Eat You discusses everyone’s favourite boss, Gary Cole’s Lumbergh from Office Space (1999).
Moon Over Gemini pays tribute to one of the greatest movie villains of all time, Darth Vader.
Blogferatu rallies in defense of Vincent Price as The Abominable Dr. Phibes (1971).
PINNLAND EMPIRE argues the full-fledged villainy of Anthony Mackie’s character in Half Nelson (2006).
The Midnite Drive-In praises the talented Paul Gleason in two 80’s flicks: Trading Places (1983 and The Breakfast Club (1985).
Make Mine Criterion explores the little-known Japanese sci-fi flick The Human Vapor (1960).
Aperture Reviews examines Christopher Walken’s villainy in True Romance (1993) and The Prophecy (1995).
Prince of Hollywood explains why Douglas Fairbanks Jr made a smart career move playing the villaiour Rupert in The Prisoner of Zenda (1937).
The Round Place in the Middle asks, “Who will kill the bad man, once [he] has left you no choice?” in Rawhide (1951).
Silver Scenes reminisces about some of the great Gangsters in Comedy 1940-1955.
Mentor’s Camper explains why the powerful Dr Zais is one scary simian villain in Planet of the Apes (1968).
There will be many more great villain profiles tomorrow! Be sure to check in with Shadows and Satin, who will be hosting Day 2.
Silver Screenings 
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Plenty of great posts already! A lot of reading ahead…
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You bet. LOTS of great reading here. 🙂
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oohhh The Devil’s Doorway looks great! You’re off to a wonderful start! Oh Phibes is a wonderful choice!!!! Cheers Joey
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Thanks, Joey. We are off to a great start!
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What a fab start to the blogathon! 😈 This was such fun. Look forward to reading about all the villains this week.
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So glad you could join us, Sarah. Lots of food for thought in this blogathon. 🙂
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Great roundup list. And I’m off to do some reading. It should be a fun week.
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It’s going to be a great week. So many interesting villains – and bloggers! 🙂
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Reblogged this on I Found it at the Movies.
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Loving the idea of blogathon.
….also I have followed your awesome blog… Looking forward for more posts from you 🙂
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Thanks for the follow. I hope you can join us in a future blogathon…?
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I’ll definitely try to 🙂
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Expect mine Friday! I’m enjoying everyone so far.
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Excellent! Looking forward to it. (And yes, haven’t the posts been terrific?)
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