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Narrative Analysis Discussion
What is an example of a recent film, TV show, or other media text where this kind of enjoyable “torture” of the viewer takes place? What was the purpose of the enjoyable “torture,” and what effect did it have on you as the viewer?
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Narrative Analysis Discussion Answer
Personally, I am not a fan of suspense and thrillers but the recent movie that I watched that fits the masochistic nature of the thriller genre is IT (2017). The main antagonist of the film is a clown. A clown is something that we usually associate with a celebration and joy. However, the film IT proves that a clown is twofold as IT causes fear and death. The antagonist introduces himself as “Pennywise the Dancing Clown.”