10 Completely Misunderstood Movie Villains

4. Frankenstein's Monster in Frankenstein (1931)

Boris Karloff as Frankenstein's Monster is the grandfather of all misunderstood villains. However, surely scientist Henry Frankenstein should be the villain instead of the protagonist! He is the one who created this 'monster' from an assortment of carcases for his own pleasure. Frankenstein's monster, who cannot help looking as gaunt as he does, is not to blame for his untamed primal ways. I can't help but feel sorry for the careless creature, especially whilst he throws young girl Maria in the lake thinking she will float like the flowers they were previously playing with. His display of regret clearly highlights his attempted social skills were misunderstood. In fact, if he scrubbed up a little, I believe he could easily pass as Roald Dahl's BFG (Big Friendly Giant)...
 
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As a one-of-a-kind twenty-something film fanatic and culture vulture... I have a 1st Class Honours degree in English Literature with Film Studies & Media Cultures. Along with recently completing MA by Research in Film Studies, I aspire to be a film critic and yearn for the opportunity to roll around on the red carpet (with or without Christian Bale in his Batsuit). Always openly embracing films of all genres and nations, although anything Studio Ghibli related will always have a place in my heart. Believes normality is overrated!