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Synchronicity
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StarTropes
Since: May, 2014
16th Jul, 2018 10:05:55 AM
Or a Red Shirt, if there's nothing more to the character than getting killed.
Freezer
Since: Jan, 2001
16th Jul, 2018 10:44:40 AM
This this happens very early on, R-Rated Opening may apply.
My name is Freezer and my anti-drug is porn.
eroock
Since: Sep, 2012
16th Jul, 2018 01:30:32 PM
The Teaser (see second paragraph) including a Teaser-Only Character.
Edited by eroock
Often in horror movies, there is a character whom is just meant to be shown as an example of things to come. The character is completely disposable, and the opening kill to show ruthlessness of the villain.
What trope is this?