The Blood Poets

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Exploring four decades of American violent cinema, this study integrates psychology, criminology, censorship, and anthropology. Divided into two volumes, it examines the evolution of violence in film, from classics like Touch of Evil to modern hits such as The Matrix. The author encourages a dialogue between scholars and enthusiasts, prompting readers to reflect on the complex relationship between the portrayal of violence and the audience's desire to consume it.