Tropescilloscope: Spared by the Adaptation

A character dies in the original work, but not in the adaptation based on it. (read more at tvtropes.org)

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Mind Screw British Films Exactly What It Says on the Tin Greater-Scope Villain Earn Your Happy Ending Chiaroscuro Big Bad Duumvirate May–December Romance Stealth Hi/Bye Overly Long Gag Redshirt Army Stalker with a Crush Accidental Misnaming Honor Before Reason The Hero Dies She's Got Legs Punctuated! For! Emphasis! Informed Ability Manly Tears One-Man Army Our Vampires Are Different Failed a Spot Check Moment Killer Screw This, I'm Outta Here! 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