Awful, Awful, Awful: The Worst Movie Villains

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1. Which actor, perhaps most well-known for his delightfully ridiculous comical stylings on TV's 'Third Rock from the Sun', has seen his share of villainous roles, namely as Earl Blake in 'Ricochet', Eric Qualen in 'Cliffhanger' and the diabolical Cain in 'Raising Cain'? John Voight John Lithgow William Shatner Ted Danson

2. One of the most eccentrically, freewheeling evil performances of all time was submitted by Michael Madsen in the Quentin Tarantino-directed film 'Reservoir Dogs'. What was Madsen's codename in the film? Mr. Pink Mr. Blonde Mr. Orange Mr. Purple

3. In 'The Usual Suspects', Kevin Spacey plays the lead role as a seemingly harmless con artist named Roger Kint, who is compelled to join a ruthless gang of criminals by a mysterious lawyer (or so it seems). What is Roger Kint's nickname? Verbal Insatiable Smooth Happy

4. In the movies, no single character has been more violently ruthless and more gratuitously abusive of the four-letter word than Tony Montana. In which film does Mr. Montana set the absolute standard for utterers of obscenity everywhere? The Deer Hunter Goodfellas Scarface Raging Bull

5. Do you want the truth? The truth is, no discussion of movie villains would be complete without mentioning the character played by Jack Nicholson in the film 'A Few Good Men'. What is the name of this marine colonel who seemingly runs his base using his own unique set of rules and standards? Jonathan Kendrick Daniel Kaffee Nathan Jessep Jack Ross

6. Is there anything more frightening than to know that the police, people with whom we entrust our very lives, are corrupt beyond measure? Such is the case with Alonzo Harris, the character played by Denzel Washington in which 2001 film that explores the seedier side of law enforcement? L. A. Confidential Training Day The Negotiator Exit Wounds

7. If this woman doesn't scare you, no evil thing will. She is the wicked villain who sees a beautiful, cute little puppy as having only one purpose, giving up its skin. What is the name of this virago of the various versions of '101 Dalmations'? Agnes Dipesto Medusa Cruella De Vil Lily von Schtupp

8. Now for the utterly silly. Villains aren't always completely vile and scary, some are actually amusing in a twisted way. Take this man, the chief nemesis of Austin Powers in the 1997 movie 'Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery', for instance. He finds a way to be completely execrable, but at the same time strangely charming. What is his name? Dr. Petulant Dr. Sin Dr. Evil Dr. Malice

9. Artificial intelligence...the mere concept is frightening to contemplate. Of course, in virtually every instance where AI is introduced in film, something goes terribly awry. The prime example of this is HAL 9000, a beastly computer who pits himself against the men who occupy the spaceship he controls. Who masterfully directs HAL 9000 in his greatest performance in '2001: A Space Odyssey'? Stanley Kubrick Stanley Donen Sidney Pollack Sidney Lumet

10. The 1992 mockumentary-style film 'Bob Roberts' features a spooky performance. Which actor portrays the title character, an almost fascist politician who will stoop to any level to get elected as senator of his state? Sean Penn Tim Robbins Kevin Costner Tom Cruise