This is what the Joker, Lord Voldemort, Venom and other movie villains would look like in the Studio Ghibli universe – Film News

Explore a world where some of cinema’s best-known villains are reimagined in Studio Ghibli’s enchanting and magical animated universe.

Movie villains play a fundamental role in providing the antagonism necessary to drive the plot and challenge the heroes. From iconic villains with complex motivations to more sinister and ruthless villains, these characters add depth and tension to cinematic stories.

Notable examples include Hannibal Lecter (Anthony Hopkins) from The Silence of the Lambs, Scar (Jeremy Irons) from The Lion King, and Darth Vader (David Prowse) from Star Wars.

In the Studio Ghibli universe, known for its distinctive visual style and enchanting narrative, villains can adopt a unique and captivating aesthetic. The renowned Japanese animation house is known for its attention to detail and its ability to capture the beauty of nature and human emotion in films.

With its meticulous approach to animation and emphasis on breathtaking landscapes, the studio has created a visually stunning universe that, according to fans’ imaginations, lends itself perfectly to the depiction of enigmatic villains. Check out some examples below.

Joker and Bane

In the animated world of Studio Ghibli, villains from superhero films, such as the Joker (Joaquin Phoenix) and Bane (Tom Hardy) from The Dark Knight, would take on a more surreal and fantastical appearance. The twisted personalities and menacing presence would be represented through exaggerated expressions, maintaining their aura of danger and chaos in a magical setting.

Venom and Thanos

Venom (Tom Hardy), the alien symbiote, would threaten the Studio Ghibli universe by adopting fluid forms that reflect its parasitic and threatening nature. On the other hand, Thanos (Josh Brolin), from Avengers: Infinity War, with his search for universal balance, would be portrayed in a more imposing and colossal way, showing a deeper connection with the cosmos and displaying a monumental presence in this animated universe.

Gollum and Lord Voldemort

Gollum, from The Lord of the Rings, and Lord Voldemort, from the Harry Potter saga, would be transformed into darker creatures in the Studio Ghibli universe. The duality of Gollum’s personality would be reflected in his grotesque and deformed features, while Voldemort would take on a more haunting and malevolent presence, with a design that highlights his aura of darkness and relentless power.

*Translation from a partner website of QuandoCinema.

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