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Uncle Peter?

posted 12 years ago by Kikis2
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The man gave off the most wonderful stranger-danger vibes in the beginning, and I'm sure he was most people's first (and perhaps only necessary) clue.

Despite being a total creeper it was his character I kept wondering about. When he asked how she was, was this more than some "funny uncle" line? Did he really care? Was he sorry?

After John turned on him so viciously, it made me wonder about his character.

At first, I almost bought the whole idea that neither the father or uncle were really there, solely because Peter seemed young enough to be Sarah's childhood memory.

Did anybody else get the idea the director was hinting a young-Peter might have been twisted/manipulated by his brother?

[–] sockpuppetsayswut 12 years ago

You're not alone. I mean, the creepy "how are you" moment was already a red flag. She was in a corner ... With a light in her face. It was just weird. Because he waits to ask when they are alone.

But yes, I did get the feeling it was orchestrated by the father and that Peter definitely felt guilt and concern for her. But once a perv, always a perv.

[–] mikebos 11 years ago

Oh, no, everything about both of these guys was leading toward them wanting to bang the girl. There's no question that this was intentional.

[–] susanemccool 10 years ago

I think Peter is really asking her, "You're not starting to remember, are you?" And out of concern - for himself.