The nefarious, green-skinned harpy is evil incarnate and has fueled the nightmares of audiences for decades.

Beyond that original tale, though, he is a character who seemingly hasa worrying penchant for mutilation.

The movie is stuffed full of legendary heroes and iconic villains.

A collage of The Cowardly Lion, Dorothy, and Tin Man from Wizard of Oz

But how likable are the 10 main characters of The Wizard of Oz?

However, this is not the first or last time Tinman has resorted to dismemberment.

In the modern era,the Wicked Witch, or Elphaba, has gained further prominence thanks toWicked.

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The Wicked Witch of the West in The Wizard of Oz and Elphaba in Wicked

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Dorothy oiling the Tinman in The Wizard of Oz

Based on Frank L. Baum’s book of the same name, The Wizard of Oz follows young Dorothy Gale (Judy Garland) as she’s swept away to the magical land of Oz. Upon arriving, she falls afoul of a witch, then enlists the help of a scarecrow, a tin man, and a lion in order to find the Wizard and get home to her family.

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Based on Frank L. Baum’s book of the same name, The Wizard of Oz follows young Dorothy Gale (Judy Garland) as she’s swept away to the magical land of Oz. Upon arriving, she falls afoul of a witch, then enlists the help of a scarecrow, a tin man, and a lion in order to find the Wizard and get home to her family.

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