10 Movies Where The Villain And The Hero Are Close Relatives

Of course these guys were going to be on this list. One of cinema’s most recognizable and dysfunctional duos, Lord Vader and Luke Skywalker have represented the prototypical rivalry of the sci-fi genre for decades. Dark side vs Light side of the Force; red lightsaber vs blue lightsaber. They’ve also been analyzed as a symbol of the maladjusted interactions that remain within families after experiencing episodes of crisis and trauma.

It’s a real marvel that Luke turned out the way he did (Jedi Master and Certified Badass), considering the circumstances of his chaotic background. Let’s sum it up.

His father (Anakin) killed his mother (Padme) a long time ago via Force choke; this caused an immediate separation from his unknown twin sister (Leia) and ultimately got him stuck living with his aunt and uncle in a planet made out of sand. Later on, his father (now Vader) kills his mentor (Obi-Wan) and tries to corrupt the soul of his own son for the sake of a galactic evil empire.

No… I am your father, utters Vader.

Luke screams in denial, but deep inside he knows it's true.

Bet you didn’t see that one coming, Jedi Master. Honestly, nobody did.