Mashable
•63% Informative
The Killing Kind explores the nuances and complexities of coercive control.
Coercive control offences in England and Wales increased by 22.5% between 2021 and 2022 .
The issue occurs when cases of domestic abuse are “sensationalised” or “overly dramatic” Charity Refuge says this can “trivialise’s issue, making it seem less serious or real”.
The Killing Kind explores the complexities and subtleties of coercive control and domestic violence.
It's a reminder of the dangers of romanticising or heroising an abuser on screen.
Popular culture has a huge impact on how we live and see the world.
Screenwriters, producers and actors need to work with experts to ensure storylines are handled authentically.
VR Score
47
Informative language
35
Neutral language
38
Article tone
informal
Language
English
Language complexity
58
Offensive language
likely offensive
Hate speech
not hateful
Attention-grabbing headline
not detected
Known propaganda techniques
not detected
Time-value
medium-lived
External references
4
Source diversity
4
Affiliate links
no affiliate links