Most people have read Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, or at least know the general concept, but not everyone knows that when they watch a movie that has a killer as a main character, they become their own Mr. Hyde. It is hard to admit. I have been studying this topic for an entire semester and still cannot admit it, but when we watch serial killer movies, we secretly live out all of our own dark fantasies.
Serial killer movies portray some of the grotesque crimes the human race has produced, but somehow society has absolutely no problem with them. Silence of the Lambs, a movie about a cannibalistic serial killer, and a serial killer who uses women’s skin to create a full body suit for himself, is arguable one of the most celebrated films of all time, winning Academy Awards in all five major categories.
I will admit that I love dark, violent movies, and am especially fascinated by the films that contain serial killers. Silence of the Lambs is one of my favorite movies, and I personally do not think there will ever be a better movie ending than Hannibal Lecter saying, “I have to go, I’m having a friend for dinner.” Despite all that, I still find it strange that I am not concerned that Lecter is one of the most famous and well liked movie characters of all time, and it seems to me that you should, too.
~Anna
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