20 Years Ago, a Contentious Director Made His Most Surprising Thriller
Briefly

Existence in The Village is a constructed escape from past traumas, using fear of fake monsters to control residents and prevent them from leaving.
Monsters in The Village are elders in costumes, not a punishment, but a tool for systematic control; indoctrination starts young with fear ingrained in children.
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