Violence in films
Sir,—ln reply to Kenny Lemon’s letter (February 10), I did not see “I Spit on Your Grave,” but I read the reviews, and the content is enough to horrify any decent person. I did contact the police about “Class of ’84,” last year and my concern about these violent films and they agreed with me that they do affect people’s behaviour and encourage crime, but there was nothing they could do if the censor allowed them. Both local newspapers printed what the censor said about “Gremlins” and, yes, I agree he has failed in his duties. Maybe if Kenny Lemon had a mother living alone or knew and cared for elderly people he would know what fear they now feel. New Zealand is definitely not a safe place for women to live in; I cannot say the same for men. — Yours, etc.,
EILEEN O’HALLORAN. February 12, 1985.
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