Audience Quote by Joe Eszterhas
“I think to put death on screen where it isn't that turns it into comic book time and there I think by desensitizing an audience, you really do open the possibility that someone is going to kill.”
About This Quote
Source Screenplay: "The Last Seduction", 1994
Depicting death casually on screen desensitizes viewers, potentially normalizing violence.
In simple terms: Casual death on screen may desensitize viewers.
Handle violent content responsibly.
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When to use this quote
- Film
- TV
- video games
- advertising
- news reporting
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does portrayal affect perception?
- What safeguards exist?
Audience context and framing affect impact.