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The story begins with a tense prologue showing the original capture of (Anthony Hopkins) by FBI profiler Will Graham (Edward Norton). Graham, nearly killed in the encounter, retires to Florida with his family to escape the trauma.

Red Dragon (2002) is a psychological thriller that serves as a prequel to the legendary The Silence of the Lambs . Directed by Brett Ratner and written by Ted Tally—the screenwriter for Silence —the film is the second cinematic adaptation of Thomas Harris's 1981 novel, following 1986's Manhunter . While it lacks the groundbreaking novelty of its predecessor, it is widely regarded as a well-crafted, atmospheric thriller that satisfies the audience's hunger for more of Dr. Hannibal Lecter. Plot Summary Red Dragon(2002)