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Study Reveals Surge in Violent Language in Films

2/28/2025

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A groundbreaking study of dialogue from over 166,000 films spanning 50 years reveals a startling surge in violent language, especially "murderous verbs." This alarming trend cuts across all genres and demographics, with nearly 7% of films featuring such dialogue. Experts caution that this growing exposure to violence in media may desensitize audiences and foster aggressive behavior.

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A groundbreaking study of dialogue from over 166,000 films spanning 50 years reveals a startling surge in violent language, especially "murderous verbs." This alarming trend cuts across all genres and demographics, with nearly 7% of films featuring such dialogue. Experts caution that this growing exposure to violence in media may desensitize audiences and foster aggressive behavior.