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This really has been a common theme through mythology though. One needs to look no further than Abraham's willingness to sacrifice his son on god's word. I'm not saying this is good, quite the opposite, but it seems to reflect a dark theme in humanity. The ones most likely to hurt you are your loved ones. Of course our media is going to reflect that.

At the end of the day some parental digression is required here, and if you do take your child to see this film, it may open up a good opportunity for an earnest conversation about healthy and unhealthy relationships.