Best representation of Lucifer
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I like the devil from the Piers Anthony series The Incarnations of Immortality. Once you read the book centered around him he's and incredibly compelling character and my favorite in the whole series. Also the devil in The Pick of Destiny because David Grohl is the fucking man.
The typical visual we have of him (horns, goat legs, curly hair and tail) was from being equated to the god Pan. It pains me because Pan is one of my favorite gods (I'm Universalist, so I can believe in all of them, so meh). However, my favorite representation of the devil would either be from Neil Gaiman' Sandman series or from The Passion of the Christ.
In Sandman, he looks just like an angel, albeit with small horns and tattered wings. In the portion I read, he basically gave up on the whole evil thing and closed Hell so that he could go hang at the beach. It really gave me the sense that rather than being the epitome of all evil, he was just another one of God's creations that made a mistake.
Alternatively, in The Passion, he is depicted as a vile and gaunt thing, with clawed feet and fangs; essentially everything I thought Voldemort should look like, and not the pansy that the movies made him into. The depiction is a lot more sinister I think, because of how scary it wasn't. It was corruption incarnate, and not a bestial horror monster. Because, let's face it, if the devil is going to try to get at you, he's not going to make himself unpleasing to the eye.
In Sandman, he looks just like an angel, albeit with small horns and tattered wings. In the portion I read, he basically gave up on the whole evil thing and closed Hell so that he could go hang at the beach. It really gave me the sense that rather than being the epitome of all evil, he was just another one of God's creations that made a mistake.
Alternatively, in The Passion, he is depicted as a vile and gaunt thing, with clawed feet and fangs; essentially everything I thought Voldemort should look like, and not the pansy that the movies made him into. The depiction is a lot more sinister I think, because of how scary it wasn't. It was corruption incarnate, and not a bestial horror monster. Because, let's face it, if the devil is going to try to get at you, he's not going to make himself unpleasing to the eye.
Sorry to be a pedantic dick, but that isn't the Devil. That is Chernabog, though I will admit it is almost a distinction without a difference.Leemaster777 said:...but then again, there's THIS:
OT: I will have to go with The Prophecy. Mostly because fuck... Viggo Mortenson is just awesome in pretty much anything and plays that role to the fucking hilt.
Also, because he's the only serious portrayal I can even remember, outside of whats-his-face in Ghost Rider and he just did fuck all and was generally boring.
Can't say I've seen your other choices mate, but just for this one alone I might want to check them out. I'd add to the description of Lucifer by seeing in my mind it's always sad to see the number of times a chance to do right comes along...and the Morningstar waves to it as it passes.Illesdan said:
One other that I'd like to add:
This is a pic from the stage version of the book Master and Margarita. Like Lucifer, the Devil in this is incredibly complex. If you haven't read the book it's definitely worth a look. Basically he shows up with an entourage in 1930's Soviet Moscow, and proceeds to wreak havoc on the informers, the corrupt, and the party fanatics, with a dash of good deeds and a touch of horror thrown in for good measure. If for no other reason, read it for the wisecracking, walking, talking, vodka drinking black Cat who follows Satan around.
I gotta admit, I prefer the devil from Little Nicky, as he's the only one I know of that acts like being the devil is just a day job. During his off hours he's actually a nice guy, the kind who you'd want to hang out with. But when he's on the clock he's the Beelzebub that we all know and fear.thiosk said:
Also, he shoves a pineapple up the butt of Hitler, who's dressed as a french maid. The idea of that alone has made me nearly pass out from laughter.
Constantine's devil was pretty awesomely acted. Not a huge fan of the film, but their version of the devil captured the persona of a crazy, good-humored evil dude who loves what he does. He also gave the impression of being a bit passive about humanity; confidant that the world would be his eventually be his no matter what, without him even having to do anything or get worked up. A mixture of class and evil, if you will.
Also, while Supernatural isn't exactly a masterpiece, their version of Satan being an overpowered brat acting out for his dad's attention was pretty interesting- he was even somewhat disgusted by the demons, still holding god in high regard while resenting humanity. The Devil himself wasn't even in the Bible much, so I figure this portrayal actually makes a bit of sense.
Also, while Supernatural isn't exactly a masterpiece, their version of Satan being an overpowered brat acting out for his dad's attention was pretty interesting- he was even somewhat disgusted by the demons, still holding god in high regard while resenting humanity. The Devil himself wasn't even in the Bible much, so I figure this portrayal actually makes a bit of sense.
I have to say Ray Wise from Reaper.
He hates humans.
He appears to be very appealing in personality and voice.
He mentions that he did worship God.
He usually exhibits no powers other than inciting humans to be bad and being able to go anywhere at anytime.
He is extremely treacherous.
His is very proud of himself (his biggest weakness is supposed to be his love for his own reflection).
For some strange reason, these qualities are very similar to how the Devil is described in Islam and the producers mentioned in an interview that they scrapped plans for a god character, which is again in conformation with Islam.
He hates humans.
He appears to be very appealing in personality and voice.
He mentions that he did worship God.
He usually exhibits no powers other than inciting humans to be bad and being able to go anywhere at anytime.
He is extremely treacherous.
His is very proud of himself (his biggest weakness is supposed to be his love for his own reflection).
For some strange reason, these qualities are very similar to how the Devil is described in Islam and the producers mentioned in an interview that they scrapped plans for a god character, which is again in conformation with Islam.
I'm fully aware of that, but as you said, it's a distinction without a difference.ReservoirAngel said:Sorry to be a pedantic dick, but that isn't the Devil. That is Chernabog, though I will admit it is almost a distinction without a difference.Leemaster777 said:...but then again, there's THIS:
OT: I will have to go with The Prophecy. Mostly because fuck... Viggo Mortenson is just awesome in pretty much anything and plays that role to the fucking hilt.
Also, because he's the only serious portrayal I can even remember, outside of whats-his-face in Ghost Rider and he just did fuck all and was generally boring.
Call it whatever you like, but it's more or less a representation of the Devil.
This. Plus, Robert Picardo, aka The Emergency Medical Hologram Mark 1 from Star Trek: Voayger was Meg Mucklebones. So.Awesome.Marmooset said:Tim Curry in Legend, a brilliant combination of makeup and charisma in an otherwise middling film (the gobbo was good, too).
And hey... I love Legend. The Directors Cut is better but has suckier music, imho.
Actually, he's an old god. Chernabolg, I think, is his name, I'm going from memory here. Also, AWESOME. That god made an appearance in American Gods. He's from an Eastern Eurpoean country.. can't remember which one.SckizoBoy said:Man, I never thought I'd ever encounter someone else who listened to that...sethzard said:
That'd be Liz Hurley in Bedazzled... and that's suddenly a very old film...gunmun said:
Damn... I was hoping to post him first...Leemaster777 said:Lets see, there's always THIS:
He's less the devil and more just a resident demon, I think... *shrug* still, considering that film was a 'U', quite creepy......but then again, there's THIS:
