Sexy and dangerous, these lethal ladies stole the screen. This review compilation analyses 101 female villains, chosen by a lifelong fan from decades of watching films. Ranked in four tiers (superior, epic, legendary, and goddess), every selection has earned her place. Spanning the 1930s to the 2020s, and covering every major genre, this is the definitive guide to the bad girls of cinema.The list includes femme fatales. Tough-as-nails henchwomen. Scheming masterminds. Iconic characters - Catherine Tramell, Phyllis Dietrichson, Nurse Ratched - make the cut. So do evil Bond girls, B-movie badasses, slashers, Lifetime psychos, and obscure examples that deserve your attention. Inside this book:An introduction from the author and what inspired this collection101 ranked entries, with film summaries, critiques, and commentaryOver 150 themed honourable mentions for extra coverage Many villains are memorable. These women are unforgettable.

Sexy and dangerous, these lethal ladies stole the screen. This review compilation analyses 101 female villains, chosen by a lifelong fan from decades of watching films. Ranked in four tiers (superior, epic, legendary, and goddess), every selection has earned her place. Spanning the 1930s to the 2020s, and covering every major genre, this is the definitive guide to the bad girls of cinema.The list includes femme fatales. Tough-as-nails henchwomen. Scheming masterminds. Iconic characters - Catherine Tramell, Phyllis Dietrichson, Nurse Ratched - make the cut. So do evil Bond girls, B-movie badasses, slashers, Lifetime psychos, and obscure examples that deserve your attention. Inside this book:An introduction from the author and what inspired this collection101 ranked entries, with film summaries, critiques, and commentaryOver 150 themed honourable mentions for extra coverage Many villains are memorable. These women are unforgettable.