Quentin Tarantino is a filmmaker known for his distinctive style, which often includes extreme violence and provocative themes in his movies. Tarantino has said that he is drawn to violence because it is a powerful force in human nature.
While some viewers appreciate his unique storytelling style and the way he uses violence as a narrative device, others find it unsettling or gratuitous. One such film was Django Unchained, released in 2012. One of the film’s stars, Kerry Washington, shed light on a disturbing aspect of the production – a brutal r*pe scene that was present in the script but never made it to the screen.
Kerry Washington Opened up about Brutal R*pe Scene in Quentin Tarantino’s Django Unchained
Like most of Quentin Tarantino’s work, Django Unchained, which also stars Leonardo DiCaprio, is known for its graphic violence. Marvel actress Kerry Washington said that the original script was even more brutal.
In her memoir, Thicker Than Water (via The Daily Beast), Fantastic Four actress Washington reveals that Django Unchained was almost even more graphic in its depictions of the horrors of slavery. The actor recalls the script featuring a “terrifyingly brutal rape scene.”
“Jamie and Quentin stood in the corner. Both men were looking down at the dirt floor, and as I walked toward them, Tarantino announced that we were all going home.”
She continued:
“The scene would be cut from the script. Maybe it was something Jamie had said to Quentin days before that had finally seeped in, maybe something shifted for Quentin standing in that cabin. Either way, it was the answer to the prayers I had been whispering on my knees.”
Django Unchained remains a polarizing film, praised for its boldness in confronting the horrors of slavery and criticized for its graphic depictions of violence. The movie made $450 million worldwide at the box office.
Quentin Tarantino Has Never Shied Away from Showcasing Violence in its Most Visceral and Brutal Forms
From his early films like Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction to later works such as Kill Bill and Django Unchained, Tarantino has crafted a unique cinematic style that revels in pushing the boundaries of violence to the absolute limit.
His films often feature scenes of extreme violence that come out of nowhere, leaving viewers both horrified and captivated. Whether it’s a gory shootout, a brutal fight, or a shocking act of vengeance, Tarantino’s use of violence is designed to make you squirm in your seat.
It’s undeniable that Tarantino’s work has sparked controversy. Critics argue that his excessive violence can be gratuitous and insensitive, while others believe he is merely reflecting the harsh realities of the world in a stylized manner.
“Violence is just one of many things you can do in movies,” the director once said at a 1994 press conference as reported by Newsday (Via Far Out Magazine).
“People ask me, ‘Where does all this violence come from in your movies?’ I say, ‘Where does all this dancing come from in Stanley Donen movies?’If you ask me how I feel about violence in real life, well, I have a lot of feelings about it. It’s one of the worst aspects of America. In movies, violence is cool. I like it”.
While his work may not be for everyone, it cannot be denied that he has left an indelible mark on the world of cinema.
You can buy Django Unchained on Apple TV.
Source: Thicker Than Water (via The Daily Beast)
