| “ | I have no more time for this. Soon, the Blood Moon will rise, and it will be time. Beneath the moon of Walpurgisnacht, I will taste the screams of the dying, as I end your world. And now, let this battle end! You see? You have no chance, little cat. You are not the One. | „ |
| ~ Bloodwolf preparing to fight Puss in Boots |
The Bloodwolf is the main antagonist of The Adventures of Puss in Boots, a spin-off TV series of the Shrek franchise.
He is a wolf-like deity that has been believed to have existed long before the notion of time itself. His malevolent intentions are set on the utter annihilation of Earth. However, fate took an unexpected turn when he crossed paths with the formidable Great Mage Sino, resulting in a profound transformation of their relationship into that of arch-nemeses. As a consequence of their epic clash, he was ultimately condemned to eternal exile within the treacherous depths of the Netherworld.
He was voiced by Clancy Brown, who also played The Kurgan in Highlander, Baron Praxis in Jak II, Lex Luthor in Superman/Batman: Public Enemies, Silas in Transformers: Prime and the Evil Entity in Scooby-Doo: Mystery Incorporated.
What Makes Him Pure Evil?[]
- In a previous time, his malevolent intention was to obliterate the very planet we call home, Earth. However, his nefarious plans were thwarted by none other than the renowned and powerful sorcerer known as the Great Mage Sino. Utilizing his extraordinary magical abilities, the Great Mage Sino successfully expelled him from their realm, condemning him to a desolate and dreaded dimension, Netherworld.
- Once he is set free, he displays a complete lack of appreciation towards Uii, disregarding the fact that Uii was the one who granted him his freedom. In fact, he openly confesses his intentions of not only annihilating Earth but also eliminating Uii from existence.
- His intention is to annihilate Earth to the extent that only fear remains.
- He initiates a sinister form of psychological torture on the townspeople, subjecting them to the terrifying manifestation of their deepest fears, causing them to writhe in agony and scream in sheer torment.
- Although he is an ancient entity known for instilling fear, he displays traits of moral agency and possesses a clear personality due to his extreme sadistic tendencies. Additionally, it is not explicitly stated that he is made of fear itself, but rather he is closely linked to and closely associated with the concept of fear.
- Despite having the capability to eliminate the townspeople without much effort, he chooses to spare their lives. However, his intention behind this act of mercy is pragmatism, as he plans to subject them to unimaginable suffering while they helplessly witness the annihilation of the entire planet. This contradicts the commonly held belief that he possesses a sense of honor.
- Unlike every other antagonists in the Shrek franchise like Big Jack Horner or Rumpelstiltskin, he stands out by lacking any comedic moments or redeeming qualities. In fact, he goes above and beyond what any previous Shrek villain has ever attempted, showcasing a level of seriousness that poses a significant threat. The gravity of his actions is so profound that one of the main characters is compelled to make a tremendous sacrifice, risking her own life, in order to vanquish the formidable Bloodwolf and safeguard the entire planet.
- While his defeat is humilliating, as he got imprisoned and is forced to be Uli's friend forever, it's played for karma and satisfaction, as he deserved it for attempting to destroy the world and for being an overall heartless individual.
Trivia[]
- Bloodwolf is one of the three Shrek villains to be Pure Evil, alongside "Robbin' Big" Jack Horner and Big Jack Horner. He is also the only villain in the canon works of Shrek to be Pure Evil.
External Links[]
- Bloodwolf on the Villains Wiki
- Bloodwolf on the Adventures of Puss in Boots Wiki
- Bloodwolf on the Ultimate Evil Wiki
