Submitted by ALIB on May 21, 2007

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Hannibal

Dr. Hannibal Lecter is a fictional character who is first introduced as a brilliant psychiatrist and cannibalistic serial killer in the 1981 thriller novel, Red Dragon, created by Thomas Harris. Lecter's role at first in the series is minor, but in the sequel novel The Silence of the Lambs, he becomes the primary antagonist. In the third novel Hannibal, Lecter is then portrayed as the main character. His role as the main character is continued into the fourth novel Hannibal Rising, which explores his childhood and developement into a serial killer. Lecter's character also appears in all five film adaptations. The first film (Manhunter, 1986) was loosely based off of Red Dragon. Manhunter...

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