The Dark Knight
Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart
When a menace known as the Joker wreaks havoc and chaos on the people of Gotham, Batman, James Gordon and Harvey Dent must work together to put an end to the madness.
Why you'll love it
Batman, a hero, is forced to take on the role of a villain to protect Gotham.
Watchmen
Jackie Earle Haley, Patrick Wilson, Carla Gugino
In a version of 1985 where superheroes exist, the murder of a colleague sends active vigilante Rorschach on the trail of a conspiracy that will change the course of history.
Why you'll love it
The heroes of the story are revealed to have morally ambiguous or outright villainous aspects.
Unbreakable
Bruce Willis, Samuel L. Jackson, Robin Wright
A man learns something extraordinary about himself after a devastating accident.
Why you'll love it
The protagonist, initially seen as a hero, is revealed to be the villain by the end.
Split
James McAvoy, Anya Taylor-Joy, Haley Lu Richardson
Three girls are kidnapped by a man with a diagnosed 23 distinct personalities. They must try to escape before the apparent emergence of a frightful new 24th.
Why you'll love it
The protagonist, who is also the villain, has multiple personalities, including a superhuman entity.