31 Days of Halloween: A Retrospective of Manhunter (1986) – The Birth of Hannibal Lecter

Welcome back to another thrilling installment of our 31 Days of Halloween 1980s Horror Movie Retrospectives! Today, we dive deep into Manhunter (1986), a psychological horror-thriller directed by Michael Mann that holds a special place in the history of 80s cinema. As the first film adaptation of Thomas Harris’ novel Red Dragon, Manhunter not only introduced audiences to the iconic character Hannibal Lecter (then spelled “Lecktor”) but also paved the way for a new kind of horror: a cerebral and atmospheric journey into the minds of serial killers. The Plot…

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