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The rise and fall of Hollywood's most notorious cannibal, Hannibal Lecter, as his on-screen mystique fades with too many incarnations
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- Originally played by Sir Anthony Hopkins, Lecter's iconic status was diminished by sub-par performances from Mads Mikkelsen and others in later films and TV shows
- Despite being one of the most chilling villains in cinema, Lecter's enduring popularity has led to overexposure and a watered-down version of the character
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Sir Anthony Hopkins, Mads Mikkelsen, Hannibal Lecter