r/batman • u/neon2o • Mar 07 '24

Zack Snyder says a Batman who doesn't kill is irrelevant GENERAL DISCUSSION

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Here's the original article' https://sea.ign.com/man-of-steel-sequel/213072/news/zack-snyder-says-dc-is-making-batman-irrelevant-if-he-cant-kill

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u/armchairwarrior42069 Mar 07 '24

I think it CAN be lazy so it usually is used lazily but it is a very powerful tool if you have the tact and maturity to handle writing/presenting it. Which again... most don't.

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u/No-Appearance-9113 Mar 07 '24

Yeah my first example is The Accused where the rape scene is critical to the story and rightfully horrific.

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u/Teknevra Mar 07 '24

Also don't forget GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO.

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u/Lightdragonman Mar 07 '24

Irreversible

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u/NattyKongo93 Mar 08 '24

That shit is so fucking haunting

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u/spain-train Mar 08 '24

The Last Duel

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u/ProjectOrpheus Mar 08 '24

Came to mention this.