10 Horror Movie Villains Who Broke Their Own Rules
6. The Tooth Fairy Goes On A Date - Red Dragon
Another villain with mommy-related issues is the Red Dragon co-antagonist, Francis Dolarhyde. This chap takes it a step further and actually has a deep fear when it comes to his mother's mother. After being abandoned by his ma when he was younger, Dolarhyde spends a few years in an orphanage before his grandmother takes him and subjects to severe emotional and physical abuse.
Tormented by her long after her death, Dolarhyde adopts her personality as his conscience and ultimately goes on a killing rampage in an attempt to transform into his ultimate form, The Dragon.
One mistake he makes is letting his guard down by inviting the lovely Reba McClane over. He falls in love with her, which further infuriates the voices in his head. It’s no wonder he had stuck to the ‘no friends’ rule for so long.
After breaking the rule and allowing things to become more sexual with Reba, things start to go downhill for the killer and he tries to reverse it all by murdering her. He doesn't kill her, as her blindness means he hasn't been given away and he instead fakes his own death.
It’s always a good rule of thumb to avoid making friends if you plan on murdering lots of people. It’s a pretty lonely profession.