Tropescilloscope: The Lost Lenore

The death of the protagonist's lover affects the former more than if the latter was alive. (read more at tvtropes.org)

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And I Must Scream Rousing Speech Rule of Three Didn't Think This Through Stock Footage Fantasy Films Retired Badass Dark Action Girl Large Ham Say My Name I Have Your Wife Dumb Blonde Depraved Bisexual Fanservice Cool Old Guy Chekhov's Gunman Shipper on Deck Chekhov's Gun Undying Loyalty Action Film, Quiet Drama Scene Genre Shift Reality Is Unrealistic Corrupt Corporate Executive Sudden Sequel Death Syndrome Nice Job Fixing It, Villain! Translation Convention Screw the Rules, I Have Money! Punch-Clock Villain Captain Obvious Trailers Always Spoil Knife Nut Asshole Victim Scenery Gorn Why Did It Have to Be Snakes? 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