Ranking Villain Performances by Acclaimed Actors in ’90s Kids Movies

When people think of great movie villains, iconic performances from dramas, thrillers, and action films usually come to mind. But throughout the 1990s, some of Hollywood’s most acclaimed actors were quietly chewing scenery in family-friendly adventures, children’s fantasies, and beloved kids’ movies.

Long before many of them collected Oscars, Emmys, Golden Globes, and other major accolades, these performers were capturing puppies, murdering mice, and stalking defenseless kids and babies for…reasons. So many reasons.