Was the question originally regarding misanthropic characters who weren't necessarily "bad guys"? If so, I would suggest looking at two films that raise misanthropy itself to an art--Man Bites Dog (originally Il arrive pres de chez nous/vous--though I can't remember precisely) and Shallow Grave. Melanie [log in to unmask] ---- To signoff SCREEN-L, e-mail [log in to unmask] and put SIGNOFF SCREEN-L in the message. Problems? Contact [log in to unmask]