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This post marks the start of a new segment here at Difference in Opinion. Each week there will be a new set of Top 5 which pertain to movies or games. It could be the Top 5 Bond films, or it could be the Top 5 Nintendo Characters. Who knows? Please feel free to drop us an email at differenceinopinion@gmail.com with any ideas you may have for a Top 5 list you would like to see. For this week I decided to go with Top 5 Villains. I went off the beaten path and chose some unlikely villains that I always thought would exceptional. Hit the jump to see who made the cut.

I have always loved the look and feel of The Cell. Vincent D’Onofrio (most know for his lead role in Law & Order: Criminal Intent) does a great job of playing a creepy serial killer. He has to portray a variety of the killer’s emotions, from a uneasy man like he normally is, to a dominating demon as in the picture above.

Although many people didn’t like Hellboy, it is hard to deny how cool Kroenen is in the film. He spins his bladed weapons around with such grace, and always has the chilling calm about him. Although he never has a line in the entire film, his moves, looks and actions definitely speak for themselves.

Although Zorg may not be as chillingly evil as other villains, he definitely has a presence about him unique to his character. Gary Oldman does a great job with making Zorg the bad guy that is both funny, witty, sinister, and wicked.

I have been watching Dune since I was young and always loved Stings character in the movie, Feyd. Sting does a great job of playing the wicked Harkonnen. He chuckles with insanity and has this confident presence that makes him one of the slickest villains ever.

Lastly, but certainly not least is Batty. From the beginning to end of Blade Runner, his ill intentions are rather obvious. What sets him apart from your average villain is his attitude and grace. He has some of the smoothest and meaningful lines of any villain, and you feel a sense of sorrow for him in the end of the film.

Honorable Mentions: Darth Vader, Hannibal Lector and Bill the Butcher. Darth is a given, as is Hannibal. Bill the Butcher is an amazing villain who is beautifully portrayed by Daniel Day-Lewis in Gangs of New York.

More than anything, these Top 5 are for our readers to interact with us on. We would love to know why you might agree or disagree with our choices and would love to know what your Top 5 would be in the same category, so please tell us what you think.