10 Movie Villain Reveals That Make No Sense

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For me, a truly fantastic movie often hinges on its villain – they really make or break it, and a brilliant performance can elevate everything. Think Gary Oldman as Dracula or Tom Hiddleston’s Loki – both are iconic. But you know what’s interesting? Despite how amazing those performances are, I always felt like there was something missing in how those characters were initially presented, a lack of a truly impactful reveal.

Villains can appear at any time in a movie and significantly change the story. However, while some villain reveals are brilliant, many others ultimately don’t add up or feel illogical.

Terminator Genisys Makes John Connor a Cyborg

Most people agree that 2015’s Terminator Genisys isn’t one of the best in the series. While it tried to refresh the story by teaming up Kyle Reese, Sarah Connor, and the T-800, several poor choices—particularly concerning John Connor—held it back.

It’s understandably frustrating that the leader of the human resistance was revealed to be a half-human, half-machine character working with the machines, especially since that plot twist was spoiled in the movie’s promotional materials. But the twist doesn’t even make sense within the established rules of the Terminator universe. By the time this reveal happens, Kyle and Sarah have already time-traveled from 1984 to 2017, meaning their son shouldn’t exist – he couldn’t have been born if they’d already traveled to the future.

Walter Forgets He’s a Killer In The Number 23

After Jim Carrey’s acclaimed and award-winning performances in films like The Truman Show and Man on the Moon, audiences were eager to see him tackle a dramatically different, serious role. Sadly, that opportunity came with Joel Schumacher’s . The film features a twist so unexpected, even M. Night Shyamalan would likely find it amusing.

Walter Sparrow shockingly learns the book he’s fixated on is actually his own autobiography, detailing a dark past he’d forgotten while in a mental institution. It’s already quite a twist, but it becomes even stranger when he realizes his wife, Agatha, knowingly purchased the book – a collection of memories he’d rather leave buried – for him.

Scream 3 Tries to Bring the Trilogy Full Circle

Kevin Williamson, the creator of the Scream series, left the writing job on Scream 3 after creative differences with Dimension Films about the movie’s overall feel and story. Ehren Kruger then took over as writer and shifted the film towards a more comedic tone, culminating in a twist ending designed to reinterpret the original 1996 Scream movie.

I was completely shocked when Sidney found out Ghostface was actually Roman Bridger, the director of Stab 3! And then, to learn he wasn’t just the killer, but her long-lost half-brother, and the one who started everything by manipulating Billy and Stu to kill her mom… it was a lot! I guess the idea was to have a big reveal, like trilogies are supposed to do, and bring something new to light. Honestly though, it felt a little forced and like they just added it in at the last minute. It didn’t quite land the way it could have.

Now You See Me’s Hero Is Really the Lead Villain

Mark Ruffalo, known for his Academy Award nomination, is a remarkably talented and adaptable actor who can excel in any role. Despite his skills, even he couldn’t make the ending of the 2013 film Now You See Me a success with critics and viewers.

I was totally hooked by Mark Ruffalo’s character, FBI agent Dylan Rhodes, throughout this thriller! He’s completely focused on catching these incredible illusionists, the Four Horsemen. Honestly, there’s absolutely nothing to suggest he’s the one pulling the strings – it’s a total shock when you find out he actually created the group to get revenge for what happened to his magician father. The twist is just brilliant!

I Still Know What You Did Last Summer Has the Most Laughable Slasher Twist

Look, let’s be real, as much as I love 90s slashers, I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997) isn’t exactly a cinematic masterpiece. We all accepted that a long time ago! The whole premise – teens getting haunted a year after a hit-and-run – is pretty thin, and honestly, things go off the rails immediately. Especially that bit with Jennifer Love Hewitt’s character, Julie, getting stalked on vacation in the Bahamas? Forget logic, the movie just throws it out the window right from the start.

The biggest weakness of the film appears in the final scenes when Julie’s classmate, Will Benson, shockingly reveals he’s actually the son of Ben, and seems proud of having hidden his identity so obviously. To make matters worse, “Will” has been helping his father – who, surprisingly, is still alive – plan the whole vacation as an act of revenge.

High Tension’s Infamous Fake Out Fail

The French horror film Haute Tension (released as High Tension in the US) is a key example of the French Extremism movement, and it’s a genuinely frightening and intense thriller. However, the film, which helped launch director Alexandre Aja’s career in 2003, falters significantly with its ending.

The story’s main character, Marie, is revealed to have Dissociative Identity Disorder, and shockingly, she’s responsible for the terrible events she witnessed – events involving the kidnapping of her friend, Alexia. While this twist is initially surprising, it quickly becomes unbelievable because it doesn’t align with what we’ve seen throughout the story.

Spectre Tries to Connect Blofeld to Bond

Sam Mendes, the director of the hugely popular and successful James Bond film Skyfall (2012), also directed Spectre (2015). However, Spectre wasn’t as well-received, with many critics and viewers finding it less impressive than its predecessor, particularly due to two key plot twists involving the main villain.

Ernst Stavro Blofeld, again played by acclaimed actor Christoph Waltz, reveals a connection to James Bond’s past, claiming to be responsible for all the trouble Bond has faced since the events of Casino Royale. The movie also surprisingly reveals that Blofeld is Bond’s half-brother, a twist borrowed from both Scream 3 and Austin Powers in Goldmember.

Malignant’s Intriguing Twist Has Some Confusing Caveats

James Wan, known for directing popular action-horror films like Saw and Insidious, went back to his horror beginnings in 2021 with Malignant. The film stars Annabelle Wallis as Madison, who realizes her terrifying nightmares are actually showing her real murders happening while she sleeps. She soon discovers the killer is Gabriel, a figure she believed was simply an imaginary friend from her childhood, and he’s connected to her in a shocking way.

A major reason fans enjoyed this movie, which pays homage to classic Italian thriller films, is the surprising twist that Gabriel is actually Madison’s long-lost twin, separated at birth. He’s been secretly controlling her and committing murders against the doctors who attempted to separate them. However, some viewers were turned off by a sudden and unexplained development where the villain gains the power of electricity and can communicate through minds via phone calls.

Spider-Man 3’s Unnecessary Sandman Twist

It’s widely agreed that Spider-Man 3 isn’t a very well-regarded film. Critics and audiences generally feel the 2007 movie, which concluded Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man trilogy, was weighed down by having too many villains, poorly handled characters, and some famously awkward dancing.

A major weakness of the film is its decision to make Flint Marko, the Sandman, responsible for Uncle Ben’s death, even if it was an accident. Removing this unnecessary change to the established story would significantly improve both the character of the Sandman and the movie overall.

2025’s I Know What You Did Last Summer Ruins a Legacy Character

No one expected much from the latest installment in the I Know What You Did Last Summer series – a franchise that doesn’t even bother with original titles. But fans were hoping it wouldn’t be more confusing than the previous movies.

It’s understandable why Stevie Ward would adopt the identity of ‘The Fisherman’ to get justice for her friend’s accidental death. However, it doesn’t quite add up that Ray Bronson would agree to help her, claiming people have forgotten the past trauma he and his friends experienced. If that’s true, it seems unwise that they would then kill a true crime podcaster who was about to expose their story.

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2026-02-06 03:13