Model Citizen

A bit of a social comment this one.
I recently entered into a debate over at AV Talk concerning the film Captivity. At the time the thread was started the film was not yet at the cinema. So the post centered on the advertising poster, which apparently had had numerous complaints.
The question was asked "Do you find this offensive?"

I have to say, I was very surprised at the answers. It very quickly turned into a debate on censorship. Is it right, is it wrong. There seemed to be more against ANY form of censorship than those for, or was it just that they had the loudest voices, I dont know.

The whole episode though I found worrying. So will give my thoughts on it.
I agree with censorship. I've known times when I've scratched my head at some of their decisions, most notably Enter the Dragon and the Nunchux scene which was banned for years in the UK, but readily watchable from the US. However, apart from the odd one or two head scratchings I think they do a good job. I say good too as in the meaning of good.
# Acting in the interest of good; ethical (good intentions).
# Useful for a particular purpose (it’s a good watch).

I've never been a horror fan. I've not understood it for years, different people have given me their views on the genre, and it's a big one with different sub genre's and seriousness. There are people who happily watch a "slasher" film, enjoying it for the OTT performances and cliches, not really thinking at all that this is supposed to be a realistic film. However, there's a trend at the moment towards ultra real, ultra shocking horror. Not many have lived up to the hype when actually seen, but the advertising promises us the worst we can imagine.

For me, this is becoming worrying. When I last looked at the Poll for who found the poster above offensive I was one of the 2 people who had voted yes. Even now, when the film is out and it is apparent that none of the events advertised actually happen to the lead, the idea that hardly anyone found the advertisement of a film where a young girl is stalked, kidnapped, tortured and then murdered....all for the viewers pleasure, not the least bit troubling, is indeed maybe the most troubling thing of all.

The basic argument is if it's not real then anything goes. I have to say I dont believe that argument holds much weight. Sure we can tell our brains that something is'nt real, but at different ages you become more and less impressionable, people become involved in films, people get scared with horror films (of course).
Do we need this type of film, what pleasure or entertainment will it give us?

I'm stopping there. All I would say is have a think. Look at the poster and what it offers. is that something you desire?