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   From: HenHanna@devnull.tb   
      
   a buildup of Anticipation ... when the character finally appears, it has   
   a HUGE impact   
      
                movies in which there's a bunch of people talking about   
   a key person ... so much (in advance) that   
   when the character finally appears, it has a HUGE impact.   
      
      
                The Third Man   
      
                Apocalypse Now   
      
                Silence of the Lambs   
      
      
      
   _________________The Third Man   
      
   Mysterious protagonist: The film begins with Holly Martins arriving in   
   Vienna to visit his old friend, Harry Lime. However, Lime is   
   mysteriously absent, and Martins soon discovers that he may not be the   
   man he thought he was. This creates an air of mystery and intrigue.   
      
   Shadowy atmosphere: The film's noir aesthetic, with its dark, shadowy   
   visuals and haunting score, contributes to a sense of unease and suspense.   
      
   ________________ Apocalypse Now   
      
   Journey into the unknown: The film follows Captain Willard on a   
   dangerous mission up the Mekong River to find and kill Colonel Kurtz.   
   The journey itself is filled with uncertainty and danger, building   
   anticipation for what awaits Willard.   
      
   Surreal atmosphere: The film's surreal and dreamlike imagery, combined   
   with its exploration of the psychological effects of war, creates a   
   sense of disorientation and suspense.   
      
      
   ________________ The Silence of the Lambs   
      
                The film begins with a chilling introduction to Hannibal   
   Lecter, a brilliant but terrifying serial killer. His intelligence and   
   cunning immediately establish him as a formidable and dangerous antagonist.   
      
   Cat-and-mouse game: The film's plot revolves around Clarice Starling's   
   pursuit of Buffalo Bill, another serial killer. The cat-and-mouse game   
   between Starling and Lecter, with Lecter offering his twisted insights,   
   creates a tense and suspenseful atmosphere.   
      
   --- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05   
    * Origin: you cannot sedate... all the things you hate (1:229/2)