NSFW: Watch with Caution
Everything about this leaked video is extremely creepy, but without a doubt, the creepiest thing about it is the scene in which Lana Del Rey is raped. Watch it now, but be warned - this is very graphic.
Never Meant to Be Seen?
The video's director, Eli Roth, has described the footage as "so sick, it is being kept in a vault." However, the video was leaked after it was allegedly released by production house, Sturmgruppe.
After the leak, Marilyn Manson's representative quickly stepped in to deny any allegations of his involvement with the film. His representatives claim that the video, "must be a fan video splicing up old footage with someone else's old Lana Del Rey footage."
Is this Art?
Some people are arguing that the portrayal of Lana Del Rey being raped is artistic. Many are claiming that while the scene is extremely vulgar and rough, it does a beautiful job of showing what rape really looks like.
Or, A Publicity Stunt?
Others are arguing that this leaked video is nothing more than a publicity stunt, executed by Eli Roth, Marilyn Manson, and Lana Del Rey to get fans buzzing about the scene.
What do You Think?
Personally, I think this video is trying to glamorize rape; there is nothing artistic or beautiful about a woman being forced into sex. I do agree (to some extent) that this could also be a publicity stunt. If it was... it certainly worked.
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