The 25 Most Twisted Cartoon Villain Death Scenes

Most child-friendly movies attempt to paint a rosy picture of the world with heroic characters and happily-ever-after ensured endings. When it comes to the villains of these stories, even Disney has a very permanent way of dealing with them.

Below is a list of the darkest villain deaths that will be sure to trigger your childhood nightmares.

‘Sleeping Beauty’- Maleficent

In classic fairy-tale fashion, a princess must be rescued by the evil clutches of a fearsome creature by a brave knight. In “Sleeping Beauty,” Prince Phillip is tasked with defeating Maleficent and saving his lady love from a death-like slumber.

After the witch’s transformation into a hellish dragon, the prince throws his sword and pierces her heart. Collapsing from the impact, Maleficent tumbles from the cliff and meets her end in a fiery embrace.

‘Snow White’- The Evil Queen

Toward the end of ‘Snow White,’ the Seven Dwarves storm the Evil Queen’s castle to avenge what they believe is the death of the fair maiden. Trying to escape their wrath, the witch finds herself trapped on a rocky mountain cliff.

Attempting to dislodge a boulder to use against the dwarves, the Evil Queen fails to notice a passing lightning bolt that strikes the cliff’s edge. This triggers her fall and sends the boulder tumbling after her, crushing her instantly.

A nearby group of vultures, spotting a meal, soon descend on what’s left of her remains.

‘The Little Mermaid’- Ursula

Seizing King Triton’s powers, the sea witch Ursula tries to rid herself of Ariel in “The Little Mermaid” but is attacked by Prince Eric’s harpoon. Furious at their attempts to stop her, she magically transforms herself to tower over them.

Taunting Ariel, Ursula’s distraction becomes her downfall when Eric plunges his ship’s bow into her abdomen. A passing storm causes the bow to be struck by lightening, electrocuting the villainess and ending her reign of terror.

‘The Lion King’- Scar

Toward the end of “The Lion King,” Scar and Simba engage in a fierce battle over who gets to rule Pride Rock and are at each other’s throats as the fearsome feline gains the upper hand and knocks Simba out.

Before he can deliver the fatal blow, Simba retaliates by hurling Scar over the edge of the rock. Surviving the fall, Scar is surrounded by the hyenas who have decided to rise up against their former master by giving into their hunger and devouring him alive.