Content & Trigger Warnings for The Wave (2008)
5 content warnings identified for this movie.
Quick Summary
Yes, The Wave (2008) contains 5 content warnings : Hate crimes (depicted), Suicide (discussed or ideation), Gore / graphic violence, Gun violence, Self-harm / suicide (depicted).
The most severe warnings are for Suicide (discussed or ideation) (severity 4/5), Gun violence (severity 4/5), Self-harm / suicide (depicted) (severity 4/5).
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| Warning | Severity | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identity & Discrimination | |||
| Hate crimes (depicted) | 3/5 | Depicted | The film depicts fascist ideology and mob mentality among students |
| Mental Health & Emotional | |||
| Suicide (discussed or ideation) | 4/5 | Depicted | A character dies by suicide during the climactic scene |
| Violence & Physical Harm | |||
| Gore / graphic violence | 3/5 | Depicted | Escalating violence as students embrace authoritarianism |
| Gun violence | 4/5 | Depicted | The climax involves a school shooting scenario |
| Self-harm / suicide (depicted) | 4/5 | Depicted | On-screen suicide during the film's climax |
Identity & Discrimination
3/5Depicted
The film depicts fascist ideology and mob mentality among students
Mental Health & Emotional
Violence & Physical Harm
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