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16. Persephone - Percy Jackson & The Lightning Thief (2010)

The Movie God: The imprisoned wife of Hades, Persephone (Rosario Dawson) might bear the distinctly un-badass title, Goddess of Springtime and Flowers, she is the bodice-wearing Queen of the Underworld.

Most Bad-Ass Moment: Seizing an opportunity for freedom, she blasts Hades with the lightning bolt as punishment for her years of incarceration.

15. God - Skidoo (1968)

The Movie God: A habitual stoner, God (Groucho Marx) is often found chewing on a cigar and interfering with his mob connections on Earth. Wears a fashionable marker pen moustache.

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Most Bad-Ass Moment: This ones a tie between his heavy weed-smokin habit and his lack of remorse over dealing pot to kids.

14. God - Monty Python And The Holy Grail (1975)

The Movie God: An animated photo of cricketer W.G. Fields, complete with a jewelled crown, two glowing orbs for eyes and the droll voice of Python alum, Graham Chapman.

Most Bad-Ass Moment: The revelation that hes not hugely keen on prayers, dishing out this particularly scathing admission:

One thing I cant stand is groveling. And dont apologise. Every time I try to talk to someone, its sorry this and forgive me that and Im not worthy.

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13. Zeus - Immortals (2011)

The Movie God: The King of the Gods, Zeus (Luke Evans), is an unforgiving, tough love sort of chap whose chiselled torso suggests he regularly attends Fitness First.

Most Bad-Ass Moment: In a column of flame he dramatically descends to Earth. As the mortals quiver on their knees for forgiveness, he unleashes his wrath on Ares, killing him with one powerful flick of a flame-kissed whip. Ouch.

12. God - Almost An Angel (1990)

The Movie God: For this God (Charlton Heston), the flowing robes and snaggled white beard complete the ensemble, offset by a biting sense of humour.

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Most Bad-Ass Moment: Saving good samaritan Terry (Paul Hogan) from a fatal car crash seconds, he returns him to Earth with the back-handed compliment, youre the first scumbag weve sent back.

11. Heimdall - Thor (2011)

The Movie God: Heimdall (Idris Elba), a loyal Asgardian warrior god who protects the Bifrost--the bridge between the realms.

Most Bad-Ass Moment: Breaking free of the icy block Loki imprisoned him inside, he busts out of the chilly cell and slays a couple of Jotun guards.

10. Triton - Jason And The Argonauts (1963)

The Movie God: Son of Poseidon and Amphitrite, the sea gods, Triton physically manifests like a Kaiju-sized merman, brandishing a trident.

Most Bad-Ass Moment: Called up by Jason whose ship the Argus is in great peril, Triton rises from the sea and holds back the tumbling rocks and foamy brine to allow the Argus safe passage.

9. God - The Acid House (1998)

The Movie God: Often found down the local filling up his empty pint from the drip tray, this God (Maurice Roeves) is a bedraggled, cursing drunk with a gnarled beard.

Most Bad-Ass Moment: Referring to himself as lazy, apathetic and slovenly, amongst other four-letter words that are too twisted to include here.

8. God - The Ten Commandments (1956)

The Movie God: This depiction of the Almighty is limited to a big, deep, booming voice from heaven above that gives Moses an earful of grief. When the occasion calls for it, hell also appear as a flaming pillar.

Most Bad-Ass Moment: Setting fire to a cluster of bushes. Rather an inconsiderate, almost devilish act seeing as forest fires are on the rise.

7. Perseus - Clash Of The Titans (1981)

The Movie God: The brawny offspring of Zeus and Danae, Perseus is the demigod equivalent of an angsty teen. Thankfully, the muscle-bound warrior takes out his wrath on a load of Kraken.

Most Bad-Ass Moment: The decapitation of Medusa. A brilliant masterstroke, he confuses the stony goddess with the blinding light of his trusty shield, giving him the upper hand.

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