best sci-fi villans

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EST120

Friday, October 22, 2004 8:11 PM

i saw someone had posted an image they made concerning the aliens (from the aliens movie franchise) and the reavers (obviously, from the firefly series). it got me thinking, what are some people's favorite science fiction villan or bad guys (aliens or otherwise)? choose any kind you want! it does not have to be an alien that freaked you out or scared you. it can be one that you thought was just fun to watch or whatever!

i might have to choose the mangalors from the fifth element. they were pretty funny and kind of goofy, in a way. plus, they could change their appearance! what is better than that?! plus, they were pretty funny looking.

THESOMNAMBULIST

Friday, October 22, 2004 10:09 PM

Rutger Hauer in Blade Runner is one of my favourites. He's just so damn cool.

The Robot from Fritz Langs Metropolis is fantastic too although I'm not sure she's really a villain?

But for sheer menace it'd have to be The Predator - that design is inspired. The way the movements were crafted, the dreads, the weapons and that sound it made.... Absolutely brilliant. And all that comes before it takes the mask off!!!! Incredible!!!!

Recently for absolute style and panash... Jubal Early - a great Sci-Fi Bounty Hunter.

I'm sure I'll think of others but those immediately came to mind.

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UNCHARTEDOUTLAW

Friday, October 22, 2004 10:24 PM

I have to say Scorpius from Farscape. I mean, he's a villain, but there's part of him one can relate to. People can understand his motives and so forth. Those kinds of villains make the best villains.

Also, you gotta love the Daleks from Dr. Who. Those guys just rock. They never bothered assimilating...just exterminated! (Yeah, you know you can hear that metallic voice now!)

-Taylor

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AURAPTOR

Saturday, October 23, 2004 1:20 AM

I'll go ahead and get this out of the way. Darth Vader. Can't say I care too much for the latter installments of the SW movies, but back in their day, the first 2 movies were ...well, classic.

" They don't like it when you shoot at 'em. I worked that out myself. "

LINDEN

Saturday, October 23, 2004 1:33 AM

Scorpius. And... no, Scorpius is the best.

EMBERS

Saturday, October 23, 2004 1:57 AM

Dukat on Deep Space 9 was great...

and I always enjoyed Q on Next Generation

and the Borg

but I'll admit, Scorpius was really very cool!

CAPNRAHN

Saturday, October 23, 2004 2:52 AM

Oh Man - Scorpius - A Leather Fetishist version of Machiavelli - an intelligent evil not seen since the original concept of Ming.

"Remember, there is only ONE absolute - There ARE NO absolutes!!!"

SPACEFILLE

Saturday, October 23, 2004 5:13 AM

Q! "Q get off my ship!" XD

In the realm of Star Trek, the Borg were pretty darn cool until someone thought up Star Trek Voyager. And then they weren't so scary anymore.

I can't say Scorpius because I've only seen an episode and a half with him in it.

The original (old movies) Darth Vader.

And Jayne. Can't forget Jayne. But he's only half bad.

OBSESSED

Saturday, October 23, 2004 6:35 AM

OK, first I have to agree with Vader as a great villain.

I also think that for sheer enjoyment, if not scariness, the Goa'uld should have a spot b/c they're just so much fun to mock.

Also, the T-1000 from Terminator 2 kicks ass.

I don't know if this is truly sci-fi, but on Alias, just about any bad guy should have a place on the list (Sloane, Sark, Laura/Irina, evil Francie)

Agent Smith in the 1st Matrix movie (not the other two)

The bug in Men in Black

I know it's not Sci-Fi, but Hannibal Lecter from Silence of the Lambs is just about the scariest character ever conceived.

And if anybody wants to see the absolute WORST villain ever (yes I know that's a hell of a claim, but it's true) just try to find a copy of "Wife of Boogedy" (possibly "Wife or Mr. Boogedy"). This could be the king of all MST3K movies if they ever used it.

Book: I'd forgotten - you're moonlighting as a criminal mastermind now.
Simon: No, but I'm thinking about growing a big black mustache. I'm a traditionalist.

SOUPCATCHER

Saturday, October 23, 2004 6:46 AM

I've always loved Captain Nemo from "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea". Although, I'm not sure if he's a villain so much as an anti-hero or even a tragic hero.

Apologies for going 19th century .

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