"I've never murdered anyone in my life. The decisions are up to them.": Ethical Guidance and Cultural Pessimism in the Saw Series
In this article, we examine the ethical vision presented in the Saw series of films, focusing in particular on how it represents a trend within popular culture post-9/11 toward increasing cultural pessimism. We will locate the Saw films within this cultural trajectory, primarily focusing on the &quo...
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University of Saskatchewan
[2012]
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Journal of religion and popular culture
Year: 2012, Volume: 24, Issue: 3, Pages: 352-364 |
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