The Most Awesome Villainous Women In Cinematic History

We might all root for the hero, but sometimes you just have to appreciate the cunning and evil nature of a female villain. From stepmothers and ex-wives to assassins and stalkers, these women are queens of meddling, manipulating and making us feel terrified when they appear on-screen.

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While some are fictional, others are based on real people, making their roles so much more eerie. Sit back and grab the popcorn, as you remember the chilling nature of these greatest female villains.