Top 10 Most THREATENING Movie Monologues

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These monologues have our attention! Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the most intense, sinister, and/or convincing speeches in movie history.

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00:00Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the most intense, sinister

00:08and or convincing speeches in movie history.

00:17Number 10.

00:18King Kong, Training Day

00:29By the end of this cop drama, the newcomer Jake finally stands up to his corrupt superior.

00:34Detective Alonzo Harris watches his younger partner leave and the other witnesses ignore

00:38him.

00:39This culminates in a hate-fueled rant against everybody nearby, practically securing Denzel

00:43Washington's Oscar.

00:45Harris' speech involves a slew of threats to the locals that's both menacing and entertaining.

00:54Despite his somewhat colorful language, the character ultimately fails to maintain his

00:58power.

00:59Remarkably, the speech includes its famous use of the iconic movie monster.

01:03Washington's performance manages to be both ominous and engrossing, captivating the listener

01:10through to the monologue's end.

01:12Number 9.

01:13Baseball Bat, The Shining

01:20When Jack Torrance finally loses it in The Shining, he delivers this speech to his wife

01:24Wendy.

01:25It's a disturbing sequence that reaches a boiling point for the main character.

01:28Frightening the audience, Torrance slowly heads for Wendy and starts threatening her

01:32life.

01:33Jack Nicholson's manic performance keeps you on edge, never letting you off the hook

01:36throughout this speech.

01:46You can't help but worry for the anti-hero's wife as she grips a baseball bat for protection.

01:51This shocking moment allows Nicholson to unravel his tightly-coiled emotions, and he

01:55plays it for all it's worth.

02:07If the actors weren't so compelling, we'd be hiding our faces in fear throughout this

02:11monologue.

02:12Number 8.

02:14V for Vendetta

02:23Following the bombings of the Old Bailey, the mysterious V interrupts a broadcast to

02:27explain his actions.

02:28The masked figure speaks out in favor of truth and against the corruption of the government.

02:32Utilizing a calm voice, the character's convincing argument infuriates officials and

02:37inspires ordinary citizens.

02:46Hugo Weaving's performance invokes all the emotions of a populace that doesn't want

02:50to live in fear anymore.

02:51The monologue is dangerous, mischievous, and meant to galvanize a group of oppressed people.

03:05Done with threatening those in charge, the speech sends a strong message that carries

03:09through the movie's memorable finale.

03:11Number 7.

03:12You Can't Handle the Truth – A Few Good Men

03:23In the climax of this drama, Colonel Jessup finally takes the witness stand.

03:27Tom Cruise's Daniel Caffey keeps the officer on the stand to finish his questioning.

03:31This allows Jack Nicholson to deliver an award-worthy performance as he fights back.

03:35His famous line is just one part of this monologue, with his defensive rebuttal going down as

03:40a courtroom classic.

03:50The actor dishes out the prickly speech without even having to stand up.

03:54His character is at a low point, but makes one last attempt at justification by revealing

03:58how ruthless he can be.

04:02It's an earth-shattering revelation that sounds incredibly powerful as delivered by

04:12Nicholson.

04:13Number 6.

04:14Fear – Gangs of New York

04:15It's hard to determine which of Daniel Day-Lewis's many outstanding roles represents his best

04:28work.

04:29Some people might argue Bill the Butcher, while others would mention the milkshake fan

04:32Daniel Plainview.

04:45His brilliant speech here from Gangs of New York rivals any of his other characters'

04:49greatest moments.

04:50William Cutting speaks to Amsterdam about fear, in the process perfectly summing up

04:54his own evil philosophy.

05:08He runs through his violent methods in such a matter-of-fact way, almost as if he's

05:12reading a bedtime story.

05:14Full of contradictions, Cutting speaks about honor and respect while also frightening the

05:18audience.

05:19It's a chilling monologue that well-demonstrates Day-Lewis's superb acting abilities.

05:32Number 5.

05:33Londa's Tactics – Inglourious Bastards

05:45In the opening of this film, Colonel Hans Londa interrogates a French farmer.

05:49He enters the home with a charming demeanor before revealing his hateful ideology.

05:53Explaining his search tactics, Londa's provocative dialogue sets up a troubling comparison involving

05:57rats.

06:06The awful words spill out from actor Christoph Waltz with such ease that you're shocked

06:10by every syllable.

06:11It's yet another great evil monologue from Tarantino, besting other memorable examples

06:15like Calvin's in Django Unchained.

06:27All of this builds to the villain finding out the truth, setting up a moment that's

06:30both violent and unforgettable.

06:32Waltz's performance imbues the ongoing threats with an undeniable energy, making this speech

06:36one reason that he won the Oscar.

06:38Number 4.

06:39Coffee for Closing – Glengarry Glen Ross

06:52Near the start of Glengarry Glen Ross, the main cast receives an unexpected version of

06:56the usual motivational speech.

06:57Alec Baldwin's character Blake gets their attention by giving them an ultimatum.

07:01He insults them, threatens their jobs, and forces them to get greedy.

07:18Pitting the salesmen against each other, the character doesn't care about offending anybody.

07:22Baldwin steals the film with one scene as this wild monologue lets him fly off the handle.

07:27With a number of quotable lines, the essence of the entire movie is boiled down into this

07:31entertaining rant.

07:40Number 3.

07:41Taking Down Clarice – The Silence of the Lambs

07:49Clarice Starling's first encounter with Dr. Hannibal Lecter goes about as well as anybody

07:53would have expected.

07:54After asking him for help, the FBI agent endures the wrath of the prisoner's intelligence.

07:58The latter attacks his interviewer in a brutal speech that doesn't skimp on details.

08:15This includes getting personal about her humble background, clearly offending her by the end.

08:26Anthony Hopkins' snarling performance doesn't let up as he disappears into the role.

08:30In an intense close-up, the serial killer does everything he can to push Starling away.

08:35It's both riveting and frightening to watch.

08:38Number 2.

08:39Scars – The Dark Knight

08:48The Joker is up to all kinds of tricks in The Dark Knight.

08:51He also loves to monologue, with this one being one of his calling cards.

08:54The villain tells it multiple times in the movie, but this particular version feels like

08:58the distillation of his disturbing psyche.

09:11Heath Ledger doesn't hold back as he shares this awful tale about his character's scars.

09:15This evil criminal sucks the air out of the room as he confronts Rachel with a knife.

09:19While it might be the best speech from this antagonist, the gripping scene with Harvey

09:22Dent in the hospital gives it a run for its money.

09:25Few superhero films are this scary or genuinely intimidating.

09:39Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.

09:42Barnes makes his presence known, platoon.

09:44The angry sergeant provokes his squad after killing his rival.

09:56Ghost Store – Pirates of the Caribbean – The Curse of the Black Pearl

09:59Barbossa frightens Elizabeth with a horrifying tale of undead pirates.

10:20Greed – Wall Street – Gordon Gekko reveals his immoral and immortal words about business.

10:42White's Plan – Watchmen – This supervillain defies stereotypes by revealing his evil plan

10:47after going through with it.

11:02Humanity – The Matrix – Agent Smith doesn't hold back his thoughts on the human race.

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11:34Number 1.

11:35Ezekiel 25-17 – Pulp Fiction

11:49In this iconic scene from Pulp Fiction, Jules Winfield stares Brett down and unleashes a

11:53tirade for the ages.

11:55This includes a biblical speech that gives Samuel L. Jackson one of his finest moments

11:59on screen.

12:10The actor's angry tone keeps you on the edge of your seat, with all of it leading to a

12:13dramatic execution.

12:15Tarantino's dialogue has arguably never been better.

12:28It's an unlikely way to threaten someone, but it's utterly compelling coming out of

12:32Jackson's mouth.

12:33The tension's palpable, as the verbose hitman gives a monologue you'll never forget.

12:44Did we forget other threatening movie monologues?

12:46Let us know in the comments below!

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