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Potentially dangerous movie


You know, whenever a sexual crime is committed, most people would say, "oh, don't blame it on the movies they watched. Movies never made people kill other people". Well, that may or may not be true, but while most people who watch movies like this one would never commit a sexual crime, the fact is that there are a handful of people out there (who are already into BDSM) who, watching a movie like this is all they need to tempt them into taking the next step in trying to turn a fantasy into reality. When this happens, things turn dangerous and in some cases, people start dying. The case of Cameron Hooker comes to mind (if you are unfamiliar with the crimes of Cameron Hooker, Google it - you'll find it). He kidnapped a 20 year old hitchiker and made a sex-slave out of her and tortured her for 7 years. Sexual perversion is evil, and a movie such as this one might prove to be a "catalyst" to some sado-masachist out there somewhere who could possibly be severe enough as to kill someone. As I said, Cameron Hooker is a classic example. A book was written on his case called "Perfect Victim". If you were to read this book, you would easily see the similarities between this movie and "Perfect Victim". The victim didn't "die" but she endured severe torture for 7 years before finally getting away. I might add that the book points out that Cameron Hooker's favorite movie is "The Story of O". Strange conicedence, hunh?

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You're an idiot.

Studies have proven that people who act out on criminal behavior are going to do so based on an number of their motivations, not simply their media viewing experiences. AND that people who will NOT commit crimes are NOT motivated by media to cross the line and do so.

Life and mental illness is a HELL of a lot more complicated than your simplistic view of it.

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The cannibalistic child rapist and killer Albert Fish was inspired by the Bible. His favorite Bible story was the one of Abraham and Isaac. He thought God was telling him to molest, dismember, kill and eat small children. He felt that if God didn't want him to do these acts, then he would receive a sign from God that he should stop, as Abraham of the Bible received a sign from God that he should not sacrifice his son after all.

I see your point, though. Art and literature do tempt people to act on desires they have but are trying to control. The more you see it and feel turned on by it, the more you feel you just have to do it. Mentally ill people have an even harder time controlling their impulses. However, I think the solution is a lot more complex than just not producing things that might lead to temptation.

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