David Harken

Dave Harken is the main antagonist of the 2011 black comedy film Horrible Bosses. He is Nick Hendricks, one of the main protagonists boss at Comnidyne Industries; described as as a "crazy psycho." Harken is potrayed by Kevin Spacey.

Nick hoped for a promotion, however Harken promoted himself, leading to Nick bringing up a silly idea to kill his bosses along with his friends Dale and Kurt, whom have terrible bosses themselves. During their attempt, Harken finds Kurt's boss, Bobby Pellitt's phone under his wife's bed, whome Nick had dropped sneaking in his house. Suspecting that his wife is cheating on him, Harken drives to Pellitt's house, hands him the phone and murders him, with Nick witnessing the event.

Nick, Dale, and Kurt attempt to confess his actions, which he openely does but threatens to kill the three. After a car chase, Harken finally catches up to the trio. Harken shoots himself in the leg and hands the gun to Dale just as the police arive, attempting to frame them. However Kurt's car operator had recorded Harken's plot before the police arrival. Harken is arrested for the murder of Bobby Pellitt and his three attempted murders.

During the film, it is revealed that Harken has a serious peanut allergy.