How to create PERFECT VILLAINS and avoid making them "Edgy"
Do your antagonists feel flat, over-the-top, or like a parody? Learn how to create memorable, deep, and dark villains without falling into the dreaded "edgy" character cliché. In this video, we analyze what makes an antagonist work, using incredible examples like Jigsaw (Saw) and Magneto (X-Men).
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0:00 What is an Edgy or Parody Character?
1:15 Villain Analysis: Jigsaw's Philosophy (Saw)
2:50 How to Structure Your Villain's Trauma
3:00 Antagonist Analysis: Magneto's Pain (X-Men)
4:30 The Secret: Nobody Is the Bad Guy in Their Own Story
5:00 How to Contrast the Villain with the Protagonist
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