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Oil painting-style illustration showing characters from The Leftovers, The Impossible, 13 Reasons Why, and The Wilds, symbolizing survivor’s guilt, trauma, and resilience.
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Survivor’s Guilt in Films: An In-Depth Analysis

Survivor's guilt, the profound remorse or responsibility felt after surviving a trauma where others didn’t, is increasingly explored in film and television. These narratives blend thrilling storytelling with psychological authenticity,…
Posted by Screen Psyche August 28, 2025
An artistic oil-style painting depicting the Final Girl archetype in horror media, symbolizing survival, resilience, and empowerment in slasher films.
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The Final Girl Trope in Horror Media: A Deep Dive into the Feminine Archetype

The Final Girl Trope in Horror Media: A Deep Dive into the Feminine Archetype Introduction to the Final Girl Trope The Final Girl trope is a key element in horror…
Posted by Screen Psyche August 25, 2025
Oil painting of doppelgänger characters from TV and film symbolizing duality, identity conflict, and psychological fear.
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Doppelgänger Themes on Screen: A Deep Dive into Our Fears

The doppelgänger, a familiar trope in film and television, taps into our deepest anxieties about identity, duality, and the unknown. This article explores the psychological and cultural significance of doppelgängers…
Posted by Screen Psyche August 22, 2025
Oil painting of iconic antiheroes—Walter White, Anton Chigurh, Joffrey Baratheon, and Frank Castle—symbolizing revenge, morality, and psychological conflict.
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The Psychology of Revenge: Why We Cheer for Antiheroes

Dive into the dark allure of revenge and explore why we're captivated by antiheroes who blur the lines of morality. This article examines the psychological motivations behind revenge, analyzes iconic…
Posted by Screen Psyche August 19, 2025
Aesthetic cinematic painting symbolizing catharsis in modern cinema, showing emotional release through tragic storytelling.
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Catharsis in Modern Cinema: Why Tragedy Moves Us

From Aristotle's Poetics to the silver screen, the concept of catharsis has played a crucial role in our understanding of art's emotional power. In modern cinema, catharsis describes the intense emotional release…
Posted by Screen Psyche August 16, 2025
Cinematic illustration of four attachment styles symbolized through emotional scenes inspired by film and TV
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Attachment Theory Explained: Insights from Film and TV

Attachment theory explains how early childhood bonds impact adult relationships. This article explores attachment theory explained using examples from film and television, demonstrating how it shapes character interactions and influences our understanding…
Posted by Screen Psyche August 15, 2025
Oil painting of a man facing his shadow reflection in a surreal landscape, symbolizing Carl Jung’s shadow self concept in film.
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Shadow Self in Film: Exploring the Hidden Depths of Characters

The concept of the shadow self, developed by Carl Jung, delves into the unconscious aspects of our personalities, encompassing repressed weaknesses, desires, and instincts. Jung argued that embracing our shadow…
Posted by Screen Psyche August 14, 2025
Oil painting of young characters from film, TV, and literature subtly portraying the emotional weight of parentification.
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Parentification: The Invisible Burden on Young Characters

Introduction to Parentification and Contextual Background Parentification is a term that refers to the role reversal that occurs when a child is forced to assume adult responsibilities due to family…
Posted by Screen Psyche August 13, 2025
Oil painting of a young woman in a blue dress with a sad expression, standing in front of her stern mother, symbolizing the emotional impact of the mother wound.
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The Mother Wound in Female Protagonists: A Deep Dive

Introduction to the Concept of the Mother Wound The term mother wound refers to the emotional trauma that stems from a woman’s complex relationship with her mother, which can manifest in various…
Posted by Screen Psyche August 12, 2025
Digital painting of Walter White, Captain Ahab, Anton Chigurh, and Claire Underwood in a cinematic composition representing moral injury in fiction.
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Exploring Moral Injury in Fiction: The Struggle Between Values and Actions

Introduction to Moral Injury in Fiction Moral injury, a term that has gathered substantial traction within discussions of psychological trauma, is predominantly rooted in the experiences of soldiers who have…
Posted by Screen Psyche August 11, 2025

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