Every genre needs a great, defining villain, especially in fantasy, sci-fi, or horror, where the stakes always feel so much bigger than normal, everyday life. Heroes shine brighter when the villain pushes them to their limits, and sometimes the villain even ends up being more memorable than the protagonist. Besides the usual suspects like Sauron, Darth Vader, the Joker, and Voldemort, here are seven more that really nailed what it means to be a great genre movie villain. Agent Smith: The Matrix moviesAgent Smith is one of the best contrasts you’ll ever see between a hero and a villain. The Predator: The Predator moviesDane DiLiegro as the Predator in 20th Century Studios' PREY, exclusively on Hulu.