Incoherent, uncontrolled, and frequently clumsy; but also a quantum masterpiece where beauty and sublimity pop in and out of existence faster than you can measure it. Dark but quaint, kinky yet saintly. I will most likely have fallen into their clutches. Every Horror Film Made from 1895 - present, 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die (2020 Edition), Top 1000 Horror Movies (aggregated from over 40 "best of horror" lists), Every Film Available on The Criterion Channel, 1,000 Noir Films: They Shot Dark Pictures, Didn’t They? Up until now, I’ve kind of been faking my orgasms for Val Lewton. Report this film. Even a little pre-warned it is crushing, not especially because you expected anything else or even because you cared particularly for the characters, the movie maintains a desolate tone throughout and even though Kim Hunter is on the face of it likeable her sections take on such a dreamlike quality that they too have a barrier to empathy. Nora is using Letterboxd to share film reviews and lists with friends. The Seventh Victim by Mary Burton is a 2013 Zebra/ Kensington publication. For…. Val Lewton is best known for producing a series of low-budget horror films at RKO in the early-to-mid '40's. there is some truly brilliant stuff in this, a lot of beautifully ominous visuals and the build up of the mystery is excellent, but i wish there was more satanism and every man in it is an awful, irritating, condescending asshole and that kind of kept me from fully enjoying it. Jean Brooks as the breathtaking & haunted Jacqueline Gibson is perfect. (As of 11/10/20) Sort list by last added for latest additions…, Jens Åge Jakobsen 5,163 films 1,492 17 Edit, Does it take you an hour to pick a movie? With Laird Cregar, Merle Oberon, George Sanders, Cedric Hardwicke. Nora’s films. CAT PEOPLE is probably his most famous. Directed by John Brahm. Atmospheric, compelling, taboo. Directed by Mark Robson • 1943 • United States Starring Tom Conway, Jean Brooks, Kim Hunter. Kim Hunter Tom Conway Jean Brooks Hugh Beaumont Erford Gage Isabel Jewell Evelyn Brent Ben Bard Chef Milani Marguerita Sylva Elizabeth Russell Milton Kibbee Lou Lubin Eve March Mary Newton Cyril Ring Joan Barclay Wally Brown Feodor Chaliapin Jr. Wheaton Chambers James Conaty Kernan Cripps Richard Davies Dan Dowling Lorna Dunn Edythe Elliott Bud Geary Barbara Hale William Halligan Tem alguns momentos mais fracos, principalmente quando se foca em algo que não tem uma relação mais direta com as duas personagens principais, ainda assim, é um trabalho bem primoroso. Gosto como ele sugere muita coisa sem precisar pesar a mão na estilização, uma certa crueza que até contribui pra um aspecto mais mórbido de todas as resoluções. Lewton nurtured talented young directors like Robert Wise and Jacque Tourneur, who went on to great careers. A halloween and November special. Praise God, Hail Satan. Kim Hunter Tom Conway Jean Brooks Hugh Beaumont Erford Gage Isabel Jewell Evelyn Brent Ben Bard Chef Milani Marguerita Sylva Elizabeth Russell Milton Kibbee Lou Lubin Eve March Mary Newton Cyril Ring Joan Barclay Wally Brown Feodor Chaliapin Jr. Wheaton Chambers James Conaty Kernan Cripps Richard Davies Dan Dowling Lorna Dunn Edythe Elliott Bud Geary Barbara Hale William Halligan Lewton could take lurid mandatory titles like I WALKED WITH A ZOMBIE or THE BODY SNATCHER and find talented screenwriters and directors who were serious about their craft, and make brooding, lovely (if uneven) little films. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Needed much more Jacqueline and I wish it were gayer. The first time I seen this was with a double bill with Out of the Past. The dark streets of the city, the lonely metro, the foreign houses all feel characterized with a mysterious potency. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002) ★★★ / ★★★★ There’s no Hogwarts without you, Hagrid. Answers are hard to…. The Seventh Victim (1943) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Director: Roberto Benigni | Stars: Roberto Benigni, Nicoletta Braschi, Giorgio Cantarini, Giustino Durano. Perhaps none of the Lewton films manages to squeeze as much material in as The Seventh Victim, one of the later Lewton horror movies. TMDb Satanists over the city. A list that is trying to contain every horror film made that is not lost and is found on the…, Mark Gubarenko 1,001 films 2,773 192 Edit, List made from the book 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die. I was like Meg Ryan in the cafe. Showing all 58 external reviews. And it wasn’t just done by male characters, but also by women as well. Few things. A landlady suspects her new lodger is Jack the Ripper. Some have found safety at a religious boarding school, some in science and psychology, some in romance, still others in a Satanic cult. This list just from the 2020 edition,…, Chris Vandenberg 1,000 films 6,486 106 Edit. Who better to play a flamboyant, narcissistic, and arrogant newly appointed Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher Gilderoy Lockhart than Sir Kenneth Branagh, a natural scene-stealer and a provider of bright patches in this noticeably darker sequel, one… In The Seventh Victim, Jean Brooks stars as Mary Gibson who, upon learning that her older sister has disappeared, leaves her private school and travels to New York City to look for her. What could have been... It’s got the right shot, evokes the right moods, but it doesn’t pull you in. Upgrade to remove ads. Satanists over the city. Constantly mentioned by TCM for its underlying homoeroticism, nihilism, and "Psycho" inspirations; this Scorsese-hailed, Val Lewton-produced horror film just falls flat for me. The Seventh Victim (1943) This review may contain spoilers. This…, Everything on the brand new Criterion Channel Streaming service. The first time I seen this was with a double bill with Out of the Past. Tag Archives: The Seventh Victim. bolted upright at the ending. Which could very well be considered synonymous with death (if not physical, then death of the self). Lewton could take lurid mandatory titles like I WALKED WITH A ZOMBIE or THE BODY SNATCHER and find talented screenwriters and directors who were serious about their craft, and make brooding, lovely (if uneven) little films. Pretty remarkable stuff for the 40s too, with that ending. As with a few other Lewton horror joints, I find myself having a hard time wrapping my brain around all the thematic implications here, trying to figure out what it all means is impossible despite its simplicity. click to view a 1080p Blu-ray Screenshot The Movie “The Leopard Man” was a 1943 RKO Pictures thriller blended with drama, horror and a slight touch of film-noir. Robb explicit story set ups and follow thru A seemingly tame leopard used for a publicity stunt escapes and kills a young girl, … Pessimistic worldviews. Weekend at Bernie's - 2.5/5. More details at Jayce Fryman 18,683 films 3,087 102 Edit, This list collects every film from the Starting List that became They Shoot Pictures Don't They's 1000 Greatest Films. Though a failure at the box office, the cult status and Jean Brooks’ vampy look is what draws cinephiles to this gem. I was like Meg Ryan in the cafe. The ending is what is talked about the most, and for good reason. May 9, 2011 A Golden Age of Hollywood Primer, pt. Though box office data for the film is unknown, according to film historian John McElwee, The Seventh Victim did not fare well with audiences upon its theatrical release, and was not a box office success. antique_roman uses Letterboxd to share film reviews and lists. The beautiful Jacqueline in the greatest femme fatale getup ever - though really that’s not at all what she is - haunts the film like a ghost - clearly marks its centre, both as the figure sought by the protagonists and as the one undergoing the true…. Liked the story line and the hero was interesting What other book might you compare The Seventh Victim to and why? 420 films watched. His insidious, shadowy universe certainly paved the way for the noir cycle of the decade, at least in terms of visual design and art direction. Only after extracting the last exquisite ounce of … Produced by Val Lewton for RKO Radio Pictures, The Seventh Victim contains some imaginative sound designs which make the most routine tropes unfamiliar. I made this for myself but I thought others might find it useful. It does shine a light when Tom Conway and Erford Gage recite part of the Lord's Prayer to the Satanists. Kim Hunter is told in the opening scene she shouldn't fear and go live life and The Seventh Victim then procceds in illustrate how that is a bad idea. Alone and out of her depth in the big city, she…. [Letterboxd Hall of Fame #1] [Nominated by seanc] [Mouse Hunt #2]-->[watch a film with a pretty poster (this is subjective to any poster you think looks good)] "Now I'll be leaving you. Source data can be found via ryno731's original reddit post. (As of 11/10/20) Sort list by last added for latest additions…, Jens Åge Jakobsen 5,163 films 1,492 17 Edit, Does it take you an hour to pick a movie? Directed by Mark Robson. In 1957 it was adapted for NBC's X Minus One radio play as "The Seventh Victim". O maior movimento aqui é quando assume o lado mais niilista de tudo, o que evidencia a futilidade de toda a jornada e toda a comoção envolvida no resgate da Jean Brooks, transforma a encenação nesse palco de desesperança, algo que nem precisa ser dito, mas é essa apatia e indiferença da personagem que comunica tudo pro espectador. Kim Hunter is told in the opening scene she shouldn't fear and go live life and The Seventh Victim then procceds in illustrate how that is a bad idea. 2.0 screening - No. Yes! The Darklord Radio Show Halovember 2020. But this thing genuinely rocked my world. Slip, Sach and the rest of the Bowery Boys enter a haunted house, where they engage in slapstick with the Gravesend Family which has one Creepy Butler, 2 Mad Scientists a crazy old woman with a Man eating Plant a Savage Gorilla, an 8 foot tall Robot and a Vampiress. There’s a shower scene that gave me very strong Psycho vibes. CAT PEOPLE is probably his most famous. The main character Jacqueline (who still feels like the main character despite being onscreen very little and only showing up about a third of the way thru this) reveals a dangerous secret to her psychiatrist. I'm not entirely sure just how much of it's devastating power comes solely from it's ending. Few things. What I did notice was the awful treatment of few of the women characters, but in a way where it was done purposely. The Seventh Victim 1943 ★★★★. "Seventh Victim" is a science fiction short story by American writer Robert Sheckley, originally published in Galaxy Science Fiction in 1953. Trying to pare down several decades worth of treasures from Hollywood’s golden age to a list of essential titles was for me virtually impossible. Letterboxd — Your life in film The Seventh Victim (1943) Nora Kenny’s review published on Letterboxd: genuinely terrifying. Answers are hard to…. Atmospheric, compelling, taboo. Really love this one - a strange imperfect near-masterpiece and the directorial debut of Tourneur editor Mark Robson. Produced by Val Lewton for RKO Radio Pictures, The Seventh Victim contains some imaginative sound designs which make the most routine tropes unfamiliar. If all black & white movies disappeared tomorrow I wouldn’t even frown, tarrdigrade 1,813 films 27,599 205 Edit, If you're feeling overwhelmed, but still want to squeeze a film into your daily routine, this list is made for…, Peter Stanley 1,235 films 42,098 1312 Edit, All the films from all the editions, including those subsequently removed, presently totalling 1235. The occult is explored with more nuance and subtlety than one expects from 1943 and its Greenwich Village atmosphere of wash up poets and all stripes of misfit weirdos is great and unique among the era. Lewton nurtured talented young directors like Robert Wise and Jacque Tourneur, who went on to great careers. Their costs and subjects might suggest something cheap and lurid, but Lewton possessed a great poetic sense and was cognizant of the fact that horror often works the best when it's suggested. It turns out nothing is scarier than straight people. (updated through September 2020), letterboxd.com/anne_f_/list/1000-noir-films-they-shot-dark-pictures-didnt/. Nearly every moment of Chris Columbus’ “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone,” based on the novel by J.K. Rowling and adapted to the screen by Steve Kloves, is an invitation—an invitation to smile at its optimism and wholesomeness; to hold your… Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (2001) ★★★★ / ★★★★ You’re a wizard, Harry. Back then, gayness was a mental disorder called 'homesexuality' and (especially if you were female, but this assumption is purely based on the statistical likelihood of being considered the legal property of others more often than men were) you could be forcibly committed in an attempt to 'cure' you. With Kim Hunter, Tom Conway, Jean Brooks, Isabel Jewell. The Seventh Victim- 4.5/5 - really solid atmospheric horror. 32, A strange, sinister and ultimately melancholy descent into urban loneliness and despair, The Seventh Victim is really unlike any other movie from this era, even the other films in the Val Lewton cycle. Where movies like I Walked with a Zombie or Cat People were unsettling by the realization of the supernatural world invading the physical world, The Seventh Victim actually slowly removes the supernatural altogether and finds a bunch of lonely, confused people wandering around grasping for answers. I cloned this list from here: letterboxd.com/anne_f_/list/1000-noir-films-they-shot-dark-pictures-didnt/ and updated it through August 28 2020. Made by fans in Auckland, New Zealand. It's bizarre premise - a cult of devil-worshippers secretly operating in New York - gives way to a brilliantly-orchestrated tale, so firmly rooted within the wartime paranoia of the period, yet the performances also assure the film of a certain timelessness. Though the women’s excuse was partly done because of societal norms or in a…. I also rearranged it chronologically, to…. (updated through September 2020), letterboxd.com/anne_f_/list/1000-noir-films-they-shot-dark-pictures-didnt/. Pessimistic worldviews. It’s not a bad alternative at all to the best sullen noirs of the 40s. Sure I might have moaned loudly for Cat People, and shouted, "Yes! 04also Night Movies noir screening - No. 621 films watched. © Letterboxd Limited. Mobile site. during I Walked with a Zombie, but if I’m being honest, it was all a bit of an act. during I Walked with a Zombie, but if I’m being honest, it was all a bit of an act. "And you will divulge your secrets." With Dennis O'Keefe, Margo, Jean Brooks, Isabel Jewell. Incoherent, uncontrolled, and frequently clumsy; but also a quantum masterpiece where beauty and sublimity pop in and out of existence faster than you can measure it. For when you want to wallow in despair. Sure I might have moaned loudly for Cat People, and shouted, "Yes! A young woman searches for her missing sister who, unknown to her, has become involved with a group of Satan worshippers in Greenwich Village. Tell the waitress you’ll have what I ordered. What I did notice was the awful treatment of few of the women characters, but in a way where it was done purposely. Praise God, Hail Satan. "So you know nothing." ... Also, tell Letterboxd to include the SpongeBob movie with Donald Trump if they’re listing both of these Persian flicks for logging.) Are you ready…. I can't believe Lewton produced these films as the war was going on, although the Satanists were perhaps symbols for Nazis, but what does that make Jacqueline? Researching a bit more after watching, the post-production was "cut short", due to lack of financing. Both depression and dread literally hang over The Seventh Victim, a film that has an incredible grasp of death & loneliness. THE SEVENTH VICTIM (RKO, 1943) I strongly believe stands amongst the greatest thrillers in cinematic history. Overall a good watch. Constantly mentioned by TCM for its underlying homoeroticism, nihilism, and "Psycho" inspirations; this Scorsese-hailed, Val Lewton-produced horror film just falls flat for me. But this thing genuinely rocked my world. There’s a shower scene that gave me very strong Psycho vibes. Lewton was a producer known for quickly making "horror" movies on time and under budget, when RKO wanted to compete with the Universal monster movies. Researching a bit more after watching, the post-production was "cut short", due to lack of financing. The Seventh Victim is a 1943 American horror film noir directed by Mark Robson and starring Tom Conway, Jean Brooks, Isabel Jewell, Kim Hunter, and Hugh Beaumont.Written by DeWitt Bodeen and Charles O'Neal, and produced by Val Lewton for RKO Radio Pictures, the film focuses on a young woman who stumbles on an underground cult of devil worshippers in Greenwich Village, New York … This list just from the 2020 edition,…, Chris Vandenberg 1,000 films 6,486 106 Edit. 2.0 screening - No. Even a little pre-warned it is crushing, not especially because you expected anything else or even because you cared particularly for the characters, the movie maintains a desolate tone throughout and even though Kim Hunter is on the face of it likeable her sections take on such a dreamlike quality that they too have a barrier to empathy. I cloned this list from here: letterboxd.com/anne_f_/list/1000-noir-films-they-shot-dark-pictures-didnt/ and updated it through August 28 2020. By michaelgloversmith. there is some truly brilliant stuff in this, a lot of beautifully ominous visuals and the build up of the mystery is excellent, but i wish there was more satanism and every man in it is an awful, irritating, condescending asshole and that kind of kept me from fully enjoying it. The dark streets of the city, the lonely metro, the foreign houses all feel characterized with a mysterious potency. IMDb In The Seventh Victim, Jean Brooks stars as Mary Gibson who, upon learning that her older sister has disappeared, leaves her private school and travels to New York City to look for her. Tell the waitress you’ll have what I ordered. Favorites: The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974), 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968), Ran … Neither the characters nor the atmosphere are particularly enthralling and it doesn’t hit as either a mystery in general or a period-specific noir. I wish there was more to say but I just wasn't feeling it ya know. Where movies like I Walked with a Zombie or Cat People were unsettling by the realization of the supernatural world invading the physical world, The Seventh Victim actually slowly removes the supernatural altogether and finds a bunch of lonely, confused people wandering around grasping for answers. The Seventh Victim (1943) External Reviews. Overall a good watch. So if you can imagine, my first true foray into Noir started that faithful night in 2014. THE SEVENTH VICTIM is a terrific Val Lewton suspense / thriller movie from 1943. It does shine a light when Tom Conway and Erford Gage recite part of the Lord's Prayer to the Satanists. In the course of 67 minutes or so, the film takes in a murder, a group of respectable Satanists, suicide, a picture of Dante, Cyrano de Bergerac, John Donne, La Boheme, and (some would argue) incest and lesbianism. Film data from TMDb. Conway was so effortless in this and gives it just the smallest bit of hope it needs but, alas, doesn't save us from the crushing conclusion. Source data can be found via ryno731's original reddit post. Yes! Which could very well be considered synonymous with death (if not physical, then death of the self). A woman in search of her missing sister uncovers a Satanic cult in New York's Greenwich Village, and finds that they may have something to do with her sibling's random disappearance. 1943 More details at My only slight disappointment was that Jacqueline was built up to be this mythical, exceptional figure but she’s no more ordinary than Frances or Marie, in my opinion. A young woman searches for her missing sister who, unknown to her, has become involved with a group of Satan worshippers in Greenwich Village. It mostly portends death and evilness with the quality of a nightmare like in "Carnival of Souls" where everything eventually leads to the desolate abandoned carnival. It turns out nothing is scarier than straight people. For when you want to wallow in despair. The star from Sid & Nancy, Terminator 2, Candy Man, Gattaca, Leaving Las Vegas and the new chiller The Dark And The Wicked takes us on a journey through some of his favorite foreign films. Though a failure at the box office, the cult status and Jean Brooks’ vampy look is what draws cinephiles to this gem. Some have found safety at a religious boarding school, some in science and psychology, some in romance, still others in a Satanic cult. Lady and the Tramp - 3.5/5. Effectively for the plot of the movie, the secret is actually her participation in a satanic…, that glittering you see there for an instant that faint shimmer or coating of glamour that fairy dust is a host of stars scattered atop a void like confectioner's sugar on a midnight blackout-forest chocolate-chocolate-chocolate cake that everyone stands around admiring or complaining about how many calories might be in it or maybe the cake is drugged or poisoned or enchanted and that would be super exciting but no one wants to be the first to be maybe drugged or poisoned or enchanted so even though it is totally safe and delicious no one eats it at the party and everyone is scared to touch it even to throw it out so the cake grows stale and it rots from…, Almost impossible to review, especially having watched it late last night and then slept on it. I also rearranged it chronologically, to…. Henry Hebert Lloyd Ingraham Tiny Jones Adia Kuznetzoff Howard M. Mitchell Marianne Mosner Patsy Nash Ottola Nesmith Eileen O'Malley Charles Phillips Betty Roadman Dewey Robinson Sarah Selby Jamesson Shade Ann Summers, 71 mins   "I have nothing to tell." What could have been... It’s got the right shot, evokes the right moods, but it doesn’t pull you in. I discovered erogenous zones I didn’t even know I had. Apr 18 , 2019. And it wasn’t just done by male characters, but also by women as well. The Leopard Man sense of society breakdown reworked into a large urban nightmare of pure desolation. It mostly portends death and evilness with the quality of a nightmare like in "Carnival of Souls" where everything eventually leads to the desolate abandoned carnival. 1943 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007) ★★ / ★★★★ In the past it was often the Dark Lord's pleasure to invade the minds of his victims, creating visions designed to torture them into madness. Votes: 615,326 | Gross: $57.60M I discovered erogenous zones I didn’t even know I had. You won’t be disappointed. Hoop-tober! Val Lewton is best known for producing a series of low-budget horror films at RKO in the early-to-mid '40's. Tem alguns momentos mais fracos, principalmente quando se foca em algo que não tem uma relação mais direta com as duas personagens principais, ainda assim, é um trabalho bem primoroso. Letterboxd is an independent service created by a small team, and we rely mostly on the support of our members to … Henry Hebert Lloyd Ingraham Tiny Jones Adia Kuznetzoff Howard M. Mitchell Marianne Mosner Patsy Nash Ottola Nesmith Eileen O'Malley Charles Phillips Betty Roadman Dewey Robinson Sarah Selby Jamesson Shade Ann Summers, 71 mins   When we meet again, you and your companions' time will be up." "I have no secrets." Nicholas Musaraca's beautiful cinematography exposes the shadowy underbelly of NY. The beautiful Jacqueline in the greatest femme fatale getup ever - though really that’s not at all what she is - haunts the film like a ghost - clearly marks its centre, both as the figure sought by the protagonists and as the one undergoing the true…. The main character Jacqueline (who still feels like the main character despite being onscreen very little and only showing up about a third of the way thru this) reveals a dangerous secret to her psychiatrist. Their costs and subjects might suggest something cheap and lurid, but Lewton possessed a great poetic sense and was cognizant of the fact that horror often works the best when it's suggested. I wish there was more to say but I just wasn't feeling it ya know. Dark but quaint, kinky yet saintly. © Letterboxd Limited. Needed much more Jacqueline and I wish it were gayer. It’s directed by Mark Robson, who creates an atmosphere where the menace is seemingly lurking at every angle as it focuses on a young woman who stumbles on an underground cult of devil worshippers in New York while searching for her missing sister. Directed by Mark Robson. It’s not a bad alternative at all to the best sullen noirs of the 40s. Alone and out of her depth in the big city, she…. Effectively for the plot of the movie, the secret is actually her participation in a satanic…, that glittering you see there for an instant that faint shimmer or coating of glamour that fairy dust is a host of stars scattered atop a void like confectioner's sugar on a midnight blackout-forest chocolate-chocolate-chocolate cake that everyone stands around admiring or complaining about how many calories might be in it or maybe the cake is drugged or poisoned or enchanted and that would be super exciting but no one wants to be the first to be maybe drugged or poisoned or enchanted so even though it is totally safe and delicious no one eats it at the party and everyone is scared to touch it even to throw it out so the cake grows stale and it rots from…, Almost impossible to review, especially having watched it late last night and then slept on it. the In Death series by J.D. Though the women’s excuse was partly done because of societal norms or in a…. My only slight disappointment was that Jacqueline was built up to be this mythical, exceptional figure but she’s no more ordinary than Frances or Marie, in my opinion. I will most likely have fallen into their clutches. 366 weird movies [Alfred Eaker] Andre Solnikkar / medium.com; Behind the Couch [James Gracey] BobaFett1138 [Frank Veenstra] CGiii [Anderson Cutler] Cinepassion [Fernando F. Croce] Cinetarium [Jack Gattanella] You should have seen me watching it. Show All… It‘s loaded with tantalising hints of sordid details which are rotting under the surface as well as holding a consortium of striking images. Neither the characters nor the atmosphere are particularly enthralling and it doesn’t hit as either a mystery in general or a period-specific noir. I can't believe Lewton produced these films as the war was going on, although the Satanists were perhaps symbols for Nazis, but what does that make Jacqueline? Seven years ago Lara Church was attacked and nearly strangled to death by the Seattle strangler. 32, A strange, sinister and ultimately melancholy descent into urban loneliness and despair, The Seventh Victim is really unlike any other movie from this era, even the other films in the Val Lewton cycle. The ending is what is talked about the most, and for good reason. This…, Everything on the brand new Criterion Channel Streaming service. As the protagonist plunges into her journey through the lower depths of the city, it reveals itself to be a movie that is preoccupied with the solitariness of the soul. Are you ready…. O maior movimento aqui é quando assume o lado mais niilista de tudo, o que evidencia a futilidade de toda a jornada e toda a comoção envolvida no resgate da Jean Brooks, transforma a encenação nesse palco de desesperança, algo que nem precisa ser dito, mas é essa apatia e indiferença da personagem que comunica tudo pro espectador. 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