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Surreal oil collage: man before mirrors, split paths and doors, film reel, chess pieces and mask—haunted by the self he could have been.
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Haunted by Potential: The Characters Who Fear Who They Could’ve Been

Spoiler note: this analysis discusses major beats from Breaking Bad, BoJack Horseman, The Godfather, and others. If you're spoiler-averse, skim the psychological framework and filmmaking sections first. Film Characters Haunted…
Posted by Screen Psyche November 3, 2025

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