AI Reveals 70-Year Trend of Increasing Violence in Hollywood Movies

Researchers at the University of New South Wales used large language models (LLMs) to analyze the dialogue of 1026 Hollywood movies from 1950 to 2024, revealing a gradual increase in violent and abusive content over time. The study included Oscar-nominated films and top 10 blockbusters each year, categorized into action, comedy, drama, and thriller genres. Thrillers showed the highest frequency of abusive content, yet positive emotions like humor and optimism remained prevalent. Over the last two decades, Oscar-nominated movies surpassed top blockbusters in abusive content. This research offers new insights into the social factors influencing changes in movie dialogue and their implications.