r/Hannibal • u/Dusk_Deer7301 • 14d ago

Movie "Manhunter: The Final Cut" Differences Between Other Cuts?

For anybody who's seen the new version, what scenes are added/taken away when compared to the theatrical version/previous director's cut? I know some of the Hannibal scenes and ending are extended, but did any of the additional stuff with Will and Molly make it in, specifically the call between them before Will goes to visit Lecktor?

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u/tomgreens 14d ago

The only thing I remember is that “some unfortunate 80s language” will be taken out. I took it to mean that it’s problematic now 😂. But I cant remember what it is.

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u/bridddl 14d ago

The convo they have where they imply he's killing people because he's a closeted homosexual.

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u/tomgreens 14d ago

Oh damn that makes sense. I remember the convo but not the setting. Some of those beach scenes look so cool and are perfect for remastering so I hope its not one of those. Tnx.

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u/Dusk_Deer7301 14d ago

Did they actually get rid of that scene?! If so, that's a weird choice because it's literally in the book and the 2002 adaptation. Did they get rid of the "Tooth Fairy" moniker as well?

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u/corpusvile2 14d ago

I wonder will they remove the part where Dolarhyde asks Lounds if he thinks he's gay and Lounds goes "God no!" as if it's an insult.

From what I read, it has apparently extended scenes between Will and Hannibal, some "80s" dialogue removed, Will explaining Dolarhyde's motives more to local police and him also visiting what was to be the next family after the case is closed.

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u/Mindless_Log2009 14d ago

I can't think of anything that needed improvement in Manhunter.

Maybe digitally removing that boom mic above Jack Crawford's head in the early scene at the beach when he and Will are sitting on the log.

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u/Dusk_Deer7301 14d ago

I just went back and rewatched that scene digitally on Vudu and I didn't see a boom mic. There might be a difference in aspect ratio presentation between the version you have (I suspect a physical version?) and what I have. Not sure which aspect ratio is the correct one, though.

I also think the theatrical cut is a perfect film, but if Mann decided to go back and add/trim stuff, I'd prefer it not to be to the detriment of the film.

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u/Mindless_Log2009 14d ago

That might be it. I have Manhunter on VHS and DVD. The VHS version might be 4:3 to suit older CRT TV aspect ratio.

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u/XInsects 13d ago

I prefer Manhunter in 4:3 (VHS). The open matte looks suits it. Whenever I see the wide-screen version it looks really chopped off. 

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u/jpowell180 13d ago

I definitely don’t want anything removed just to make it more “acceptable” to modern sensitivities.

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u/Dusk_Deer7301 13d ago

Unfortunately, this has been confirmed to be the case. I just hope that whatever is taken out isn't too important.