Talking about "Red Dragon" and the so-called horror and suspense.

Ole 2021-10-20 17:23:34

Today I revisited this "Red Dragon". There are some things I want to say, first of all about the movie itself.
Hannibal said: Don’t you understand? You can catch me because we are the same. Without imagination, we are the same as those idiots outside. And fear is the price you have to pay. I can help you overcome it.
This is the temptation among men, I can clearly see the attracted waver in Will's eyes.
The doctor who guards the prison (forgot the name, but the ugly-looking obnoxious man) eagerly asked Will: What are the techniques?
Will: I let him kill me.
I won’t say much about the others, it’s a wonderful movie in short.
The following is what I really want to say.
I have watched a lot of thrillers recently. Some people also classify the first three movies about Hannibal here, or they are horror movies.
To be honest, I can't agree. Saying it is suspense is a little bit more acceptable to me.
Because in fact, there are not too many bloody shots in the movie itself. There is no fear in the mood when watching a movie, apart from being convinced, curious, and fascinated, except for occasional frights.
The psychological analysis of the prisoners in the movie and the psychological warfare between Will and the doctor are the most fascinating. The wisdom that was revealed between you and me, the sharpness that blows decisiveness, and the precise analysis of human nature.
In recent years, similar films have gradually deviated from their logical thinking and psychological performance. Therefore, there will be more and more so-called thrillers. They rarely have a plot, and most rely on the atmosphere rendering or the impact on the audition to make the viewer feel scared and trembling. It may be a little shocked at the time of watching, but the fear without aftertaste is really meaningless.
The one that disappointed me the most was "Hannibal Rising". In fact, since "Hannibal" has been commercialized, "Red Dragon" has seen a more obvious commercialization.
Of course, I am not saying that this is bad, especially when a low-cost movie ("The Silence of the Lambs") is a huge success, the commercial sequel is an inevitable trend and result.
But "Hannibal Rising" is even worse. In my eyes, this is a commercial film that was not fully prepared at all, and was completely rushed to work under the eagerness of everyone, so that it completely deviated from the axis of this series of movies and made it a real A rotten white thriller.

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Red Dragon quotes

  • Will Graham: [accosted by Freddie Lounds] You write lying shit, Lounds, and the "Tattler" is an ass wipe!

  • Newsie: Hey! I told you...

    Francis Dolarhyde: What? You told me what?