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Hero films growing darker

By Tatianna Salisbury | March 23, 2017

It seems superhero films are no longer for 5-year-old boys and faint-hearted moviegoers, as their themes have grown darker, visuals more graphic and ratings exceeding PG-13, beginning a new era of what audience members deem a "hero."With great box office...