'The Drama' courts controversy over major plot twist
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By Saba Hamedy
Published on April 3, 2026.
A24's new movie, "The Drama," is being criticized by gun safety advocates for not adequately warning audiences about a major plot twist. The film, which follows the story of newlyweds Emma (Zendaya) and Charlie (Robert Pattinson), follows a woman who planned a school shooting as a teenager. While the film does not depict actual gun violence, some scenes feature flashbacks of a younger Emma's mother, Tom Mauser, who believes the plot "humanizes" shooters and "normalizes school shootings". The film's marketing has been criticized as misleading and misaligned with the reality it engages. Critics argue that using a planned massacre as a plot point is exploiting a crisis.
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