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5 Stars Who Nailed the Psycho Roles
Some roles come with layers of complexity, while others are the very definition of complication in every sense. These are the kinds of roles that left a lasting mark on the actor's career and the ones we never get over.
They resurface from time to time, and no matter how often we see them on screen, they hit just as hard every single time. Here's a list of five iconic performances by brilliant actors who have truly mastered the art of playing the psycho role.
Menna Shalaby – Fe Kol Esbo3 Youm Gom3a
The journey from Nour to Laila was anything but easy. Menna Shalaby delivered a stellar performance in this limited series. One that felt worthy of winning an Emmy, not just earning a nomination. Laila is a character who appears intelligent and composed, yet every step of her transformation into a serial killer reveals layers of deep emotional instability.
Bassel Khayat – El Rehla
Well, you can probably still hear his voice warning his wife about the monsters lurking around every corner. Bassel Khayat's character in El Rehla was gripping on every level, a role defined by psychological instability that only grew more intense with each episode.
Nelly Karim – Soqout Hor
This role stands out as one of the most complex Nelly Karim has ever taken on. She portrays a woman facing a psychological challenge so overwhelming that reality becomes too much to bear, leaving her with no choice but to escape into a world of her own.
Asser Yassin – 30 Youm
He was fine until everything began to fall apart. Tarek was thrown into a series of psychological trials and challenges that pushed him to the edge, turning what once seemed like a grounded, balanced man into a deeply broken case. The character's arc from the first episode to the last is a masterclass in subtle transformation, showing just how powerfully a not-so-obvious 'psycho' can be portrayed.
Karim Aabdel Aziz – El Feel El Azra2
Dr. Yehia Rashid is a prime example of a character who goes through a storm of psychological challenges and ultimately chooses the easier path: letting it all take control rather than fighting his way back. Whether in the first or second part of the story, Karim Abdel Aziz delivered a powerful performance, especially in the moments where Yehia confronts his own delusions and confesses to himself.
So, which actor do you think truly masters the psycho roles best?
