At the beginning of the film Lord Of The Flies the boys are introduced as civilized American school boys. Throughout the film we watch them develop into wild savages as they lose there recollection of civilization, order and morality. Instead they give into as what Golding refers to as `the darkness in mans hearts'. It is through sadism that two innocent boys trying to make a difference are killed. Fear spreads throughout the village as they are aware they may never be rescued. It is also through the desire for fun and lack of discipline that the group falls apart and is unable to work together. It is through these four major defects of human nature that the boys eventually become wild savages.

Sadism is explored through The Hunters as a main darkness in mans heart. It is through the enjoyment of causing pain that they ultimately become...