: Even household appliances aren't safe; companies like Samsung conduct "torture tests"
: There are numerous works of literature, art, and film that explore BDSM and sci-fi/torture themes in a creative and consensual way.
: Author Stephen King argues that good horror isn't just about the "assault" on the audience; it’s about character. Entertainment works best when you are rooted in the character's survival, making you "forget what's going on in the outside world".