It indeed depends on the film and how it approaches these topics. The difference can be night and day. The Exorcist is still among the best movies ever made and Max von Sydow's portrayal of the titular character is incredibly powerful.
However, even his movie character pales in comparison with the book. Although he is present only in the last ~10% of the story, one immediately understands why the book takes its title from his role.
We don't need another satanic panic like we had regarding D&D in the 80s. I would like more concrete evidence other than her feelings. Most people know that movies are pretend and that what the villains do is evil.
Lot of genre's as well as things outside of film can be portals or doorways to the demonic which is why the right advice isn't to try and censor them but educate all to always keep your defenses up even when trying to just enjoy a movie. You can enjoy a suspense of disbelief while still retaining common sense.
It indeed depends on the film and how it approaches these topics. The difference can be night and day. The Exorcist is still among the best movies ever made and Max von Sydow's portrayal of the titular character is incredibly powerful.
However, even his movie character pales in comparison with the book. Although he is present only in the last ~10% of the story, one immediately understands why the book takes its title from his role.
This is why I don't like horror movies...
We don't need another satanic panic like we had regarding D&D in the 80s. I would like more concrete evidence other than her feelings. Most people know that movies are pretend and that what the villains do is evil.
Lot of genre's as well as things outside of film can be portals or doorways to the demonic which is why the right advice isn't to try and censor them but educate all to always keep your defenses up even when trying to just enjoy a movie. You can enjoy a suspense of disbelief while still retaining common sense.