Examples:
- Alex Forrest — Fatal Attraction
- Eve Harrington — All About Eve
- Suzanne Stone — To Die For
- Catherine Tramell — Basic Instinct
- Ilsa Faust — Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation
The Femme Fatale is one of the most classic villain types. An attractive and seductive woman, especially one who will ultimately bring disaster to a man who becomes involved with her. Because this villain type will clash with the protagonist, she best fits into the thriller genre, namely the sub-genres of crime thrillers, spy thrillers, and film noir. This villain trope can often be utilized in comedies as well, and needless to say is in almost every James Bond movie. The interesting aspect of this villain is that the Femme Fatale can work both sides of the conflict, and can even come out as a protagonist in the end . . . or not. Look no further than the end of Basic Instinct.
