great use of subliminal symbolism when John Lithgow kills a prostitute he mistakes for Nancy Allen's character Sally. This is in keeping with the 4th of July / Bicentennial / Philadelphia theme throughout the film.
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shareAlso they "liberty Bell" stabbing pattern on the women's womb area from the "serial killer" was wearing a Southern "Bell" helmet in several scenes. Is this a commentary on abortion?
shareAbortion wouldn't fit into the theme of this films or any of De Palma's other more politically minded films, so I would say no.
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