Within the last few years, it seems that movie violence has increased to an all time high. Nearly every film we see depicts some incredibly violent image. Many groups are pointing the finger at films and filmmakers, blaming them for increased violence in society. Hearing accusations like this makes me wonder two things. We live in a violent society.
Many people argue that the graphic depiction of some incredibly violent act merely numbs people.
Therefore, we are not as affected when we hear about real-life violence. I do not believe that this numbing can be blamed on filmmakers alone. It is not uncommon for a television news program to show parts of bodies found in a wreckage or blood on a street after a fight. The difference between a fictional portrayal and actual footage of violent incidents is that the movie audience knows that what they are seeing is not real. The most obvious answer is that technology in the film industry has increased to an all time high.