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Originally Posted by _____V_____

Certainly a very interesting movie experience. It wouldn't be wrong to say that after numerous rewatches, the film has firmly etched itself as one of my top 10 horror films of all time. One of the near-perfect remakes ever made.

Moving on...

1 - Do you remember when you first watched it? Theater, VHS or DVD?

Probably VHS.

2 - Did you get any feedback (from friends or media) prior to watching it?

I think my mother had seen it, she liked the thriller genre and seemed to think I'd enjoy it...I was about 11 as I recall.

3 - How was your first viewing experience?

While I like it now, I found it boring and drawn out then.
I was very into action and horror at the time. Words were like, superfluous to my movie experience at this stage in my life.

4 - How many times have you re-watched it since?

About 3.
Definitely thought a lot more of it when I wasn't being immediately dismissive. Rates as one of my top thriller films to this day.

5 - Any special memories associated with it, that you wish to share?

I thought Jodie Foster sounded like she was always talking around a mouthful of gum.
I used to like imitating Hannibals "FS-S-S-S-S-S-S-S-S" and "Where will it tickle you when you see your little girl on the slab?" at school.
They did not like this.
Never thought any of the sequels really did it justice.

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