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* Shere Khan. Even with this film incorporating his HandicappedBadass status from the original book his menacing appearance and demonic voice by Benedict Cumberbatch reminds us that he's still a very real threat for Mowgli. The fact he looks like a tiger version of [[WesternAnimation/KungFuPanda Tai Lung]] only adds to the horror factor.

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* Shere Khan. Even with this film incorporating his HandicappedBadass status from the original book his menacing appearance and demonic voice by Benedict Cumberbatch reminds us that he's still a very real threat for Mowgli. The fact he looks like a tiger version of [[WesternAnimation/KungFuPanda Tai Lung]] only adds to the horror factor.



* Lockwood is so focused on getting a shot at Shere Khan he doesn't even notice [[spoiler:Hathi, a huge, angry elephant, approaching to [[TheDogBitesBack get revenge]]]]. Even worse, that's TruthInTelevision... They really can be that stealthy and quiet. And of course [[spoiler:they never forget...]]

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* Lockwood is so focused on getting a shot at Shere Khan he doesn't even notice [[spoiler:Hathi, a huge, angry elephant, approaching to [[TheDogBitesBack get revenge]]]]. Even worse, that's TruthInTelevision... They really can be that stealthy and quiet. And of course [[spoiler:they never forget...]]]]
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** Benedict Cumberbatch is very clearly channeling his performance as [[Film/TheDesolationOfSmaug Smaug]] in Shere Khan, making him seem less like a wounded tiger and more like an ''demon.''

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** Benedict Cumberbatch is very clearly channeling his performance as [[Film/TheDesolationOfSmaug [[Film/TheHobbitTheDesolationOfSmaug Smaug]] in Shere Khan, making him seem less like a wounded tiger and more like an ''demon.''

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* Lockwood's collection of trophies is already [[TaxidermyIsCreepy unsettling]], but the cherry on the cake is [[spoiler:Bhoot's taxidermied head]]. Not only does just it come just about out of nowhere, it's still ''[[TheUnSmile smiling]]!''

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* Lockwood's collection of trophies is already [[TaxidermyIsCreepy unsettling]], but the cherry on the cake is [[spoiler:Bhoot's taxidermied head]]. Not [[spoiler:Not only does just it come just about out of nowhere, it's still ''[[TheUnSmile smiling]]!''smiling]]!'']] [[spoiler: And if you can listen closely [[https://youtu.be/lAv5E9cRbwI?t=26 before the reveal]], you can hear Bhoot's voice calling out for Mowgli.]]



* Lockwood is so focused on getting a shot at Shere Khan he doesn't even notice [[spoiler:Hathi, a huge, angry elephant, approaching to get revenge]]. Even worse, that's TruthInTelevision... They really can be that stealthy and quiet. And of course [[spoiler:they never forget...]]
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* Lockwood is so focused on getting a shot at Shere Khan he doesn't even notice [[spoiler:Hathi, a huge, angry elephant, approaching to [[TheDogBitesBack get revenge]].revenge]]]]. Even worse, that's TruthInTelevision... They really can be that stealthy and quiet. And of course [[spoiler:they never forget...]]
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Uncanny Valley is IUEO now and the subjective version has been split; cleaning up misuse and ZCE in the process


* Baloo is a huge bear with a scarred, partly bald face and yellow eyes that give him a terrifying look that falls into the UncannyValley. Add to this the fact that he has a deep, grating voice and a [[GoodIsNotNice harsh personality]], and you get as far from the BearyFriendly Disney character as possible. Only mitigated that he still very clearly [[JerkWithAHeartOfGold has a heart of gold]] [[KnightInSourArmor underneath that hardened exterior]].

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* Baloo is a huge bear with a scarred, partly bald face and yellow eyes that give him a terrifying look that falls into the UncannyValley.look. Add to this the fact that he has a deep, grating voice and a [[GoodIsNotNice harsh personality]], and you get as far from the BearyFriendly Disney character as possible. Only mitigated that he still very clearly [[JerkWithAHeartOfGold has a heart of gold]] [[KnightInSourArmor underneath that hardened exterior]].
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** Pretty much true to the book despite the adaptational sex change.
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** Benedict Cumberbatch is very clearly channeling his performance as [[Film/TheDesolationOfSmaug Smaug]] in Shere Khan, making him seem less like a wounded tiger and more like an ''evil yokai.''

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** Benedict Cumberbatch is very clearly channeling his performance as [[Film/TheDesolationOfSmaug Smaug]] in Shere Khan, making him seem less like a wounded tiger and more like an ''evil yokai.''demon.''
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* Lockwood's collection of trophies is already [[TaxidermyIsCreepy unsettling]], but the cherry on the cake is [[spoiler:Bhoot's taxidermied head]]. Not only does just it come just about out of nowhere, it's still ''smiling!''

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* Lockwood's collection of trophies is already [[TaxidermyIsCreepy unsettling]], but the cherry on the cake is [[spoiler:Bhoot's taxidermied head]]. Not only does just it come just about out of nowhere, it's still ''smiling!''''[[TheUnSmile smiling]]!''
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The first trailer does its job to cement that this film ''isn’t'' going to to take the LighterAndSofter approach that most other adaptations have done to the story.

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The first trailer does its job to cement that this film ''isn’t'' going to to take the LighterAndSofter approach that most other adaptations have done to the story.
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* [[WouldHurtAChild Bhoot's]] [[spoiler:taxidermied head]]. Not only does just it come just about out of nowhere, it's still ''smiling!''

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* [[WouldHurtAChild Bhoot's]] [[spoiler:taxidermied Lockwood's collection of trophies is already [[TaxidermyIsCreepy unsettling]], but the cherry on the cake is [[spoiler:Bhoot's taxidermied head]]. Not only does just it come just about out of nowhere, it's still ''smiling!''
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** Benedict Cumberbatch is very clearly channeling his performance as [[Film/TheDesolationOfSmaug]] Smaug in Shere Khan, making him seem less like a wounded tiger and more like an ''evil yokai.''

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** Benedict Cumberbatch is very clearly channeling his performance as [[Film/TheDesolationOfSmaug]] Smaug [[Film/TheDesolationOfSmaug Smaug]] in Shere Khan, making him seem less like a wounded tiger and more like an ''evil yokai.''
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** Benedict Cumberbatch is very clearly channeling his performance as [[Film\TheDesolationOfSmaug]] Smaug in Shere Khan, making him seem less like a wounded tiger and more like an ''evil yokai.''

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** Benedict Cumberbatch is very clearly channeling his performance as [[Film\TheDesolationOfSmaug]] [[Film/TheDesolationOfSmaug]] Smaug in Shere Khan, making him seem less like a wounded tiger and more like an ''evil yokai.''
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** Benedict Cumberbatch is very clearly channeling his performance as [[Film\TheDesolationOfSmaug]] Smaug in Shere Khan, making him seem less like a wounded tiger and more like an ''evil yokai.''
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* Baloo is a huge bear with a scarred, partly bald face and yellow eyes that give him a terrifying look that falls into the UncannyValley. Add to this the fact that he has a deep, grating voice and a [[GoodIsNotNice harsh personality]], and you get as far from the BearyFriendly Disney character as possible...

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* Baloo is a huge bear with a scarred, partly bald face and yellow eyes that give him a terrifying look that falls into the UncannyValley. Add to this the fact that he has a deep, grating voice and a [[GoodIsNotNice harsh personality]], and you get as far from the BearyFriendly Disney character as possible...possible. Only mitigated that he still very clearly [[JerkWithAHeartOfGold has a heart of gold]] [[KnightInSourArmor underneath that hardened exterior]].

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* Lockwood is so focused on getting a shot at Shere Khan he doesn't even notice [[spoiler:Hathi, a huge, angry elephant, approaching to get revenge]]. Even worse, that's TruthInTelevision... They really can be that stealthy and quiet. And of course [[spoiler:they never forget]]--

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* Lockwood is so focused on getting a shot at Shere Khan he doesn't even notice [[spoiler:Hathi, a huge, angry elephant, approaching to get revenge]]. Even worse, that's TruthInTelevision... They really can be that stealthy and quiet. And of course [[spoiler:they never forget]]--forget...]]
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* In the first scene we are shown Mowgli imprisoned by humans and being horribly treated. Bagheera recalls similar mistreatment from his youth.

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* In the first scene trailer, we are shown Mowgli imprisoned by humans and being horribly treated. Bagheera recalls similar mistreatment from his youth.
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* [[WouldHurtAChild Bhoot's]] taxidermied head. Not only does just it come just about out of nowhere, it's still ''smiling!''

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* [[WouldHurtAChild Bhoot's]] taxidermied head.[[spoiler:taxidermied head]]. Not only does just it come just about out of nowhere, it's still ''smiling!''



* Lockwood is so focussed on getting a shot at Shere Khan he doesn't even notice [[spoiler:Hathi, a huge, angry elephant, approaching to get revenge]]. Even worse, that's TruthInTelevision... They really can be that stealthy and quiet. And of course [[spoiler:they never forget]]--

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* Lockwood is so focussed focused on getting a shot at Shere Khan he doesn't even notice [[spoiler:Hathi, a huge, angry elephant, approaching to get revenge]]. Even worse, that's TruthInTelevision... They really can be that stealthy and quiet. And of course [[spoiler:they never forget]]--
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* Once again, Kaa manages to be pretty intimidating, even if they are going for her as a good guy this time around; when we first see her in the trailer she has Mowgli caught in her coils and seems to be toying with him a little, a spooky little reminder of how powerful she is compared to him and how delicate he is compared to her. What's more, even ''Shere Khan'' is [[HorrifyingTheHorror afraid of her]], to the point of leaving Mowgli be just because the python ordered him to.

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* Once again, Kaa manages to be pretty intimidating, even if they are going for her as a good guy this time around; when we first see her in the trailer she has Mowgli caught in her coils and seems to be toying with him a little, a spooky little reminder of how powerful she is compared to him and how delicate he is compared to her. What's more, even ''Shere Khan'' is [[HorrifyingTheHorror afraid of her]], to the point of leaving Mowgli be just simply because the python ordered him to.
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* Once again, Kaa manages to be pretty intimidating, even if they are going for her as a good guy this time around; when we first see her in the trailer she has Mowgli caught in her coils and seems to be toying with him a little, a spooky little reminder of how powerful she is compared to him and how delicate he is compared to her.

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* Once again, Kaa manages to be pretty intimidating, even if they are going for her as a good guy this time around; when we first see her in the trailer she has Mowgli caught in her coils and seems to be toying with him a little, a spooky little reminder of how powerful she is compared to him and how delicate he is compared to her. What's more, even ''Shere Khan'' is [[HorrifyingTheHorror afraid of her]], to the point of leaving Mowgli be just because the python ordered him to.
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* Lockwood is so focussed on getting a shot at Shere Khan he doesn't even notice [[spoiler:Hathi, a huge, angry elephant, approaching to get revenge]]. Even worse, that's TruthInTelevision... They really can be that stealthy and quiet. And of course [[spoiler: they never forget...]]---

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* Lockwood is so focussed on getting a shot at Shere Khan he doesn't even notice [[spoiler:Hathi, a huge, angry elephant, approaching to get revenge]]. Even worse, that's TruthInTelevision... They really can be that stealthy and quiet. And of course [[spoiler: they [[spoiler:they never forget...]]---forget]]--
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----* Lockwood is so focussed on getting a shot at Shere Khan he doesn't even notice [[spoiler:Hathi, a huge, angry elephant, approaching to get revenge]]. Even worse, that's TruthInTelevision... They really can be that stealthy and quiet. And of course [[spoiler: they never forget...]]---
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* At one point, Mowgli is underwater when Shere Khan comes to drink water. We see the blood washing off his face as he drinks from the water, when air bubbles from Mowgli alert Khan to his presence. The tiger looks into the water, sees him, then slowly, gradually smiles. And it's absolutely terrifying.

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* At one point, Mowgli is swimming underwater in a small pond alone when he sees Shere Khan comes approach to drink water. We see drink. Frightened, Mowgli latches his foot under a tree root and tries to hold his breath, attempting not to be noticed by the tiger. As Khan laps at the surface, the blood washing from his recent kill washes off his face as he drinks from and coats the water, when air water between him and Mowgli red. After a tense few moments, Mowgli cannot hold his breath for longer and he gasps for air. The bubbles from Mowgli rise, plopping to the top and alert Khan to his presence. The tiger looks into the water, gazing deeply in. When the red blood fades he sees him, Mowgli at last, and then he slowly, gradually smiles. And it's absolutely terrifying.
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* [[spoiler: [[WouldHurtAChild Bhoot's]] taxidermied head.]] Not only does just it come just about out of nowhere, it's still ''smiling!''

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* [[spoiler: [[WouldHurtAChild Bhoot's]] taxidermied head.]] head. Not only does just it come just about out of nowhere, it's still ''smiling!''
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* At one point, Mowgli is underwater when Shere Khan comes to drink water. We see the blood washing off his face as he drinks from the water, when air bubbles from Mowgli alert Khan to his presence. The tiger looks into the water, sees him, then slowly, gradually smiles. And it's absolutely terrifying.
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* [[spoiler: [[WouldHurtAChild Bhoot's]] taxidermied head.]] Not only does just it come just about out of nowhere, it's still ''smiling!''
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* Baloo is a huge bear with a scarred, partly bald face and yellow eyes that give him a terrifying look that falls into the UncannyValley. Add to this the fact that he has a deep, grating voice and a [[GoodIsNotNice harsh personality]], and you get as far from the BearyFriendly Disney character as possible...

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* Once again, Kaa manages to be pretty intimidating, even if they are going for her as a good guy this time around; when we first see her in the trailer she has Mowgli caught in her coils and seems to be toying with him a little, a spooky little reminder of how powerful she is compared to him and how delicate he is compared to her.

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* Once again, Kaa manages to be pretty intimidating, even if they are going for her as a good guy this time around; when we first see her in the trailer she has Mowgli caught in her coils and seems to be toying with him a little, a spooky little reminder of how powerful she is compared to him and how delicate he is compared to her.her.
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-->'''Shere Khan:''' My, my... how you've grown...

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-->'''Shere Khan:''' My, my... how you've grown...grown...
* Once again, Kaa manages to be pretty intimidating, even if they are going for her as a good guy this time around; when we first see her in the trailer she has Mowgli caught in her coils and seems to be toying with him a little, a spooky little reminder of how powerful she is compared to him and how delicate he is compared to her.
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The first trailer does its job to cement that this film ''isn’t'' going to to take the LighterAndSofter approach that most other adaptations have done to the story.

* In the first scene we are shown Mowgli imprisoned by humans and being horribly treated. Bagheera recalls similar mistreatment from his youth.
* Shere Khan. Even with this film incorporating his HandicappedBadass status from the original book his menacing appearance and demonic voice by Benedict Cumberbatch reminds us that he’s still a very real threat for Mowgli. The fact he looks like a tiger version of [[WesternAnimation/KungFuPanda Tai Lung]] only adds to the horror factor.
-->'''Shere Khan:''' My, my... how you've grown...

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