Villains

thumb|Count Dracula is an example of a villain in classic literature and film. thumb|Theme from Mysterioso Pizzicato, a [[cliché silent movie cue for villainy ]]

stock character; an insane or highly eccentric scientist, often villainous or amoral

pop culture trope and horror staple

antagonistic character archetype

character type

a person or group of people who are portrayed in folklore or the media as outsiders and deviant