Epilepsy Talk
Epilepsy at the Movies — Don’t Believe What You See or Hear!
July 10, 2019
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18 Comments
I bet you won’t be surprised to hear that epilepsy is most often depicted in sci-fi and horror films.
Just think of “The Andromeda Strain”, “Crazed”, “Deadwood”, “The Exorcist”, “The Exorcism of Emily Rose”, “Frankenstein”, “The Garden State”, “Lighthouse” and “The Terminal Man” to name a few.
DEMONIC = EPILEPTIC!
Truth or Lies: Epilepsy in Movies and TV
May 23, 2017
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28 Comments
The portrayal of epilepsy and seizures in films and television usually has negative connotations.
In general, they do nothing but reinforce the stigma that is rampant about the condition.
Other the other hand, TV shows and movies have the potential to educate and begin to address genuine issues in a positive fashion, rather than misusing epilepsy to add tension and drama…
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