In the last recent decade or so, films and tv shows have used graphic rape, sexual violence and multiple domestically violent scenes and quoted them as "necessary" - it is a common plot that consists of the following; woman is vulnerable, said woman is then raped/beaten/sexually abused, the woman endures this, then suddenly gets 'stronger' or 'better' after it by becoming vengeful, a soldier etc. 

This is an inappropriate image of how a woman reacts to such a horrific thing as rape, and it is unnecessary. People do not need to see rape in a film in order to enjoy it. 

However, not only this but any film that includes any scenes of this nature is not required to implement a warning beforehand. Take a look at I Spit On Your Grave for example, nowhere in the description or ratings does it suggest rape. In fact the description on Netflix simply states; "woman finds herself in a difficult situation during a house invasion, in which she gets revenge". Or Red Sparrow or the most recent Nightingale film out in 2019, which featured a brutal gang rape scene in which many people walked out. 

All it takes is a 2 second warning so that rape victims or friends and family of rape victims can enjoy films without being subject to scenes like this - at least with a warning victims can choose what is safe to watch. 

I know many people who attempt to Google if a film has any such scenes before watching however the answers are not often there. 

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