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Brooks Hatlen, the elderly librarian who hangs himself after being paroled, has become the most skipped character in cinema history. The Index notes that 67% of "New" viewers skip the scene where he carves his name in the beam.

When asked why, one focus group participant stated: "That’s too real. Andy got out. Red got out. Brooks is what happens if you don't have a plan. I skip it because I am afraid I am Brooks." shawshank redemption index new

Re-watch data shows that "New" viewers pause the film for 20% longer during the scene where Andy locks himself in the warden's office to play Mozart over the PA system. Brooks Hatlen, the elderly librarian who hangs himself