Playing Silent Hill 2 and Mouthwashing both gave me similar experiences. I was playing a game where the main character was an abuser. Both these games allowed me to reflect on what abuse means and how we can prevent being manipulated by abusers.
Using "Why Does He Do That?: Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men" by Lundy Bancroft as an anchor for this video, I examine and analyze these two games closely.
Abuse is a serious topic and if you, or anyone you know is suffering, please reach out for help and check out the resources below:
U.S. BASED:
National (U.S. based) hotline for help with individuals who are abused
https://www.thehotline.org/
Call 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE)
or Text "START" to 88788
Child Abuse Hotline (U.S.):
Phone: 1-800-422-4453
https://www.childhelp.org/hotline/
Safe Horizon (U.S.): https://www.safehorizon.org/
Offers shelters, counseling, and legal advocacy.
DomesticShelters.org: https://www.domesticshelters.org/
A searchable directory of shelters and resources.
OUTSIDE OF U.S. :
United Nations Women - Ending Violence Against Women
Website: https://www.unwomen.org/
Women’s Aid International
Website: https://www.womensaid.org.uk/
Child Helpline International
Website: https://childhelplineinternational.org/
RAINN International Sexual Violence Support
Website: https://rainn.org/get-help/international-resources
By no means is this a comprehensive list of resources. I encourage you all to seek out resources yourselves to see what best fits your situation, but here are some starting points.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
4:36 Silent Hill 2
20:38 Mouthwashing
30:19 Ending
Video Sources:
Mainly Silent Hill 2 Remake and Mouthwashing clips were used. Other film and media sources cited in the video.
Music used all from Silent Hill 2 and Mouthwashing OSTs:
Mouthwashing OST:
And There it is
Main Theme
The Windows are Plastic
Here, On Earth
Thinking About it Too
For Old Times Sake
What's New on the Radio
Silent Hill 2 Remake OST:
What Lurks in the Forest
Enjoy Your Stay
Shadows of the Lover's Tree
Shadows of my Past
Mary's Letter Theme
Angela's Fate
Echoes of Silence
Theme of Laura (Repetition)
The Day of Night Shadows
Umbra Veil (Stillness Ending)
Laura Plays the Piano
True
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