Gerald’s Game

Trigger Warnings: Sexual abuse, child sexual abuse, necrophilia, BDSM, animal violence, sudden death, spousal rape, rape fantasy, non-consensual sexual acts

Yet, this time, another Stephen King movie is Gerald’s Game, directed by Mike Flanagan. Jess and her husband are on a weekend getaway to rekindle their love when he has a heart attack. Jess is handcuffed to the bed and her past fuels her survival instincts. Through this movie we explore sexual dynamics in relationships, childhood trauma, and its impact on us. 

Key Topics:

5:20 sexual dynamics in relationships

12:00 Hallucinations, memories and childhood trauma

22:00 Creator’s fears and how they manifest in their stories to bring awareness

25:00 The power of therapy

27:30 The moon man

33:00 Owning your story

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