Dr. Lilian Thurman in Donnie Darko
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Dr. Lilian Thurman in Donnie Darko is the calm, insightful psychiatrist who treats Donnie and helps probe the psychological and existential dimensions of his disturbing visions.
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| Dr. Lilian Thurman in Donnie Darko canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Dr. Lilian Thurman in Donnie Darko Context triple: [Katharine Ross, role, Dr. Lilian Thurman in Donnie Darko]
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Gale Weathers
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- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
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Target entity: Dr. Lilian Thurman in Donnie Darko Target entity description: Dr. Lilian Thurman in Donnie Darko is the calm, insightful psychiatrist who treats Donnie and helps probe the psychological and existential dimensions of his disturbing visions.
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A.
Dr. Madolyn Madden in The Departed
Dr. Madolyn Madden in *The Departed* is a police psychiatrist who becomes romantically involved with both an undercover cop and a mob mole, serving as a key emotional and moral pivot in the film’s tense crime drama.
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B.
Beverly Mantle in Dead Ringers
Beverly Mantle in *Dead Ringers* is one of the twin gynecologist brothers at the center of David Cronenberg’s psychological horror film, known for his introverted, dependent nature contrasted with his brother’s dominance.
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C.
Dr. Lily Brenner
Dr. Lily Brenner is a compassionate and idealistic young doctor who relocates to a remote South American clinic in the medical drama series "Off the Map."
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D.
Eva Galli / Alma Mobley in Ghost Story
Eva Galli / Alma Mobley is the vengeful, shape-shifting female specter at the center of Peter Straub’s horror novel and its film adaptation "Ghost Story," portrayed on screen by Alice Krige.
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E.
Gale Weathers
Gale Weathers is a tenacious and ambitious television news reporter who becomes a central figure in the Scream horror film series, known for her investigative drive and involvement in the Ghostface killings.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (41)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
fictional character
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psychiatrist ⓘ |
| advises | Donnie’s parents ⓘ |
| appearsIn | Donnie Darko NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| appearsInVersion |
director’s cut of Donnie Darko
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theatrical cut of Donnie Darko ⓘ |
| appearsInWork | Donnie Darko (2001 film) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| characterTrait |
calm
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empathetic ⓘ insightful ⓘ |
| concern |
Donnie’s medication compliance
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Donnie’s mental health ⓘ |
| countryOfOriginOfWork |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| createdBy | Richard Kelly NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| filmGenreContext |
psychological thriller
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science fiction ⓘ |
| genreOfCharacterArc | psychological drama ⓘ |
| helpsExplore |
Donnie’s existential questions
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Donnie’s fears ⓘ Donnie’s hallucinations ⓘ |
| helpsFrame |
film’s existential themes
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film’s psychological themes ⓘ |
| interactsWith |
Donnie Darko (character)
NERFINISHED
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Eddie Darko NERFINISHED ⓘ Rose Darko NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| languageOfWork | English ⓘ |
| medium | film ⓘ |
| narrativeFunction |
Donnie’s therapist
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voice of reason ⓘ |
| narrativeRole | supporting character ⓘ |
| occupation | psychiatrist ⓘ |
| partOf | Donnie Darko universe ⓘ |
| patient | Donnie Darko NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| portrayedBy | Katharine Ross NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| sceneType | therapy sessions ⓘ |
| specialization | adolescent psychiatry ⓘ |
| toneContribution |
clinical
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grounded ⓘ |
| usesMethod | hypnotherapy ⓘ |
| warnsAbout | severity of Donnie’s condition ⓘ |
| workLocation | Middlesex, Virginia NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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