Superman continues James Gunn's horrifying war against characters' eyes
Briefly

The 2025 Superman reboot has gained critical acclaim and box office success, yet it features scenes that induce intense fear for certain viewers. The film includes a notable action sequence where a kaiju wreaks havoc in Metropolis, leading to a confrontation with the Justice Gang. In a graphic display, Hawkgirl uses her mace against the kaiju's eye, which becomes lodged, intensifying the horror of the situation. Such violence against eyes specifically evokes a strong phobia response, making the viewer uncomfortable despite an overall enjoyment of violent films.
In the new Superman film, an unexpected level of violence against eyes appears, particularly during a scene where Hawkgirl's mace gets stuck in a kaiju's eye.
The film showcases a sequence where a kaiju attacks Metropolis, prompting the Justice Gang to engage and ultimately target its eyes as a means to defeat it.
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