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Action-packed and laden with visceral images, films that explore the depths of human agony pique both fascination and repulsion. The emerging genre known as “torture porn” embodies this concept, leaving viewers grappling with their reactions. Movies like A Serbian Film and the Saw saga capitalize on graphic depictions of suffering, igniting discussions about the ethics of such portrayals. For many, these extreme displays are beyond the pale, leading to instinctual flinches and closed eyes.