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Much of the online outrage appears to be fueled by either satire or misunderstanding. Several tweets openly admitted to joking or exaggerating to make a point about social justice issues. Others genuinely believed that a horror movie could somehow influence societal attitudes toward sexuality, which critics dismiss as naive or misguided.
This phenomenon exemplifies how social media amplifies fringe opinions, making them seem more widespread than they truly are. Many argue that most viewers recognize these portrayals as fictional and recognize the absurdity of claiming that a horror film influences real-world sentiments.