Why Do So Many People Get Speared In Movies?

Eternal shafting of the spotless protagonist.

Dec 11, 2023

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Quick note before we get started. This post focuses on a visceral subject, but it’s not about endurance. I fell down a rabbit hole, and rather than pull myself out, I decided to go deeper.

We’ll be investigating the cinematic origins of a violent film trope. It’s an over-the-top, borderline silly act, but a violent one nonetheless. So if that’s not your jam, skip this one. We’ll be back with more pacific pondering next time.

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