Rise in talk about killing in films raises health concerns, researchers say

The study found a small yet significant rise over the past 50 years in movies where characters discuss murder, spanning beyond just crime genres.

Bushman highlights concerns about children: 'Adults can make their own choices, but I'm especially concerned about children being exposed to violence in the media.'

The increase in violent dialogues in movies could indicate a general trend towards normalizing violence, raising questions about how this affects viewers' behaviour.

Analysis of dialogue from 166,534 films revealed nearly 7% contained direct references to killing, suggesting a pervasive theme in modern cinema.

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