I vividly recall watching it during my teen years, and the scars it left were more than just on the screen. While some movies censor cuss words, those such as Saw and Wrong Turn slap violence right into our faces. Filmmakers seem to have realised that showcasing gruesome violence is a magnet for audiences, turning violence into the edge-of-the-seat thrill sought in movies. It has become a measure of success, where the scale tips in favour of movies with more violence. It’s time to reconsider the role of violence in storytelling and its impact on our collective psyche.

Source: The Hindu January 21, 2024 08:09 UTC