From sniveling traitors to vain bullies, cinema is filled with examples of dishonest cowards.

However, the slimy nature of Maximus' antagonist is difficult to forgive.

Commodus viciously murders his father, causes the deaths of countless innocents, and rules as a tyrant.

Split image of Grandpa Joe in Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory, Fredo in The Godfather, and Mr. Pink in Reservoir Dogs

He cannot let go of a comfortable delusion.

Like most cowards, Cypher chose the easy way out.

But Donald Gennaro fromJurassic Parktakes this fear to a whole new level.

Bryan Cranston’s Walter White looking angry on the phone in Breaking Bad.

In contrast, the paranoid lawyer chooses a cowardly path.

He is later devoured by the T.rex while in the toilet.

Despite owing his life to Tess, he ultimately sacrifices her to save himself.

Imagery from Halloween III: The Season of the Witch and The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It

When confronted, he clings to a weak justification, claiming he had no other choice.

His complete lack of accountability and introspection make him one of the biggest movie cowards.

When held accountable for his actions, he weeps, pleading for mercy.

Donald-Gennaro—Jurassic-Park-and-Peter-Pettigrew—Harry-Potter-Franchise

Despite putting himself in dangerous situations, his main concern is his survival.

And he is prepared.

In a story about a zombie outbreak on a train, the fearful character is a classic.

Beni in The Mummy

But Yon-suk takes this archetype to a whole new level.

Pettigrews betrayal of James and Lily is one of the most wicked acts in the entire story.

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