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Poll: Rom-Coms from Hell: Who Would Ruin the Genre?

Some characters were just never meant for meet-cutes and heartwarming kisses in the rain. Who would completely ruin a rom-com? Discuss Here

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    Heath Ledger in The Dark Knight (2008)

    The Joker (The Dark Knight) – His scar stories never add up, but at least he keeps things interesting.
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    Rosamund Pike in Gone Girl (2014)

    Amy Dunne (Gone Girl) – Will absolutely fake her death to teach you a lesson.
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    Christian Bale in American Psycho (2000)

    Patrick Bateman (American Psycho) – Great skin, better suits, horrible dating track record.
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    Penn Badgley in Blood Will Have Blood (2025)

    Joe Goldberg (You) – Stalks you before the first date. Still thinks it’s love.
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    Andy Serkis in The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)

    Gollum (The Lord of the Rings) – Clingy. Possessive. Talks to himself. Bad hygiene.
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    Meryl Streep in The Devil Wears Prada (2006)

    Miranda Priestly (The Devil Wears Prada) – She doesn’t do cuddles. She does condescension.
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    Javier Bardem in No Country for Old Men (2007)

    Anton Chigurh (No Country for Old Men) – "Love is fate. Let’s flip a coin."
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    Leonardo DiCaprio in The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)

    Jordan Belfort (The Wolf of Wall Street) – Your “romantic weekend getaway” ends in federal charges.
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    Jenna Ortega in Wednesday (2022)

    Wednesday Addams (Wednesday) – She’s not a fan of Valentine's Day. Or any day, really.
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    Anthony Perkins in Psycho (1960)

    Norman Bates (Psycho) – Nice guy. Runs a motel. Very close to his mother. Maybe too close.
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    Brad Pitt in Fight Club (1999)

    Tyler Durden (Fight Club) – Lives rent-free in your head. Literally.
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    Christoph Waltz in Inglourious Basterds (2009)

    Colonel Hans Landa (Inglourious Basterds) – Brings psychological warfare whilst offering you strudel,
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    Tobin Bell in Saw II (2005)

    Jigsaw / John Kramer (Saw) – Every date is an escape room. With real consequences.
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    Jack Nicholson in The Shining (1980)

    Jack Torrance (The Shining) – Loves family getaways. Hates doors.
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    Al Pacino in Scarface (1983)

    Tony Montana (Scarface) – Sends you roses, then yells “Say hello to my little friend” at brunch.
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    Matt Damon stars as Tom Ripley

    Tom Ripley (The Talented Mr. Ripley) – He will become you. Because he loves you.
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    Kathy Bates in Misery (1990)

    Annie Wilkes (Misery) – Big fan. Bigger hammer.
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    Anthony Hopkins in The Silence of the Lambs (1991)

    Hannibal Lecter – Calls you “delicious.” Means it literally.
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    Ralph Fiennes in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011)

    Lord Voldemort (Harry Potter) – Talks about himself in third person. Also: no nose kisses.

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