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Dr. Jordan Wagner confirms that William Afton aka Springtrap's injuries during the Five Nights at Freddy's ending are fatal. The suit's spring locks impaling his abdomen would lead to sepsis and potentially kill him if untreated. Despite William Afton's likely death, Springtrap could still return as the main antagonist in Five Nights at Freddy's 2 and future films.

William Afton's injuries during the ending of the Five Nights at Freddy's movie are fatal, a real ER doctor explains. Based on the video game series, the horror film follows Mike Schmidt (Josh Hutcherson) as he takes a job at the abandoned Freddy Fazbear's Pizza and discovers its animatronic mascots are possessed by murdered children. William Afton (Matthew Lillard), who later becomes known as Springtrap, is a serial killer who kidnapped and murdered six children, and during the Five Nights at Freddy's ending, the internal spring lock mechanisms in his yellow rabbit suit are triggered,...

ER Doctor Jordan Wagner reveals that Dr. Hibbert's claims in The Simpsons about modern medicine failing to adequately treat back issues is true. Dr. Wager voices his support for a multifaceted approach to back treatment, which can include chiropractic therapy and acupuncture. The Simpsons remains popular due to its clever writing and memorable voice performances, but also has relatable themes, characters, settings, and dynamics baked into its premise.

According to emergency room doctor Jordan Wagner, The Simpsons' depiction of one aspect of modern medicine is fairly accurate. First airing in 1989, The Simpsons currently stands as the longest-running animated sitcom of all time. The show follows the members of the titular family as they go about their daily lives in the fictional town of Springfield, with patriarch Homer, in one episode, taking a visit to Dr. Hibbert to treat his back pain.

Now, as The Simpsons season 35 continues to air, Dr.

Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers features shocking deaths intended to unsettle viewers, including an intense electrocution scene where a character's head explodes. Dr. Jordan Wagner, a real-life ER doctor, critiques the medical authenticity of horror movie deaths, finding the foaming at the mouth in the electrocution scene more connected to rabies than electrocution. The Halloween series has transitioned from gritty realism to supernatural horror, moving from a tale of an inexplicable killer to a story deeply rooted in the mystic and the arcane.

Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers, the 1995 installment of the series, boasts a slew of shocking deaths designed to unsettle viewers. The film follows the notorious Michael Myers as he stalks his old Haddonfield stomping grounds, eventually confronting the family of Laurie Strode, his original target. One death, in particular, involving Laurie's uncle John, sees him stabbed and pushed into a circuit breaker box, leading to...

The medical inaccuracies in the kill scene from Halloween 6 where John Strode's head explodes from electrocution have been pointed out by ER doctor Jordan Wagner on the YouTube channel Doctor ER. Wagner mentioned that foaming at the mouth is often seen in rabies cases, and he's never witnessed anything explode due to electrocution. Wagner explains that electrocuting someone would typically result in cardiac arrest and burning of nerves and tissue, not explosions.

A kill from Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers has been criticized for its medical inaccuracies. The 1995 slasher sequel was the sixth Halloween movie, following the continued exploits of masked serial killer Michael Myers as he returned to his former Haddonfield home, where relatives of original final girl Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) had taken up residence. While Michael killed several of them, the most spectacular death was given to her uncle John (Bradford English), who was stabbed...

A real-life ER doctor criticized the medical accuracy of a death scene in the movie Scream (2022), pointing out unrealistic elements like the angle of the knife and the color of the blood. The doctor specifically mentioned that the blood coming out of the victim's mouth didn't make sense since the blade was not close to any oral or respiratory structures. The doctor expressed disappointment and suggested that the movie could have consulted medical professionals to ensure more realistic portrayals of injuries.

Wes Hicks' death from Scream (2022) has been assessed for medical accuracy. The slasher legacy sequel follows the Ghostface killer returning to the Northern California town of Woodsboro and targeting people related to characters from the original movies. This includes Wes (Dylan Minnette), who is the son of Sheriff Judy Hicks (Marley Shelton), who originally appeared in 2011's Scream 4. Wes becomes Ghostface's third victim in the movie when he...

The death of Glenn in The Walking Dead remains a haunting and unforgettable moment for fans due to its graphic depiction and emotional impact. A recent video by emergency room physician Dr. Jordan Wagner analyzes the medical accuracy of Glenn's death scene, highlighting the potential injuries and trauma involved. The controversy surrounding Glenn's death stems from its suddenness, graphic nature, and the show's history of deceptive character deaths, leading to debates over shock value and storytelling choices.

Fans often grapple with the unexpected end of a key character in an enduring TV show. But when that death is graphically depicted, it can be the stuff of nightmares. One such unforgettable moment was Glenn’s heart-wrenching death in Season 7 of The Walking Dead.

The series, which aired its final episode last year, has borne witness to countless characters meeting grim fates over its 11 seasons. However, Steven Yeun's portrayal of Glenn...

Analysis of The Walking Dead by ER Doctor Jordan Wagner suggests that Carl would have had a low chance of survival if he were shot in the eye in real life. The bullet would have likely caused brain damage and may have hit Carl's brain stem, making survival unlikely. However, in the realm of The Walking Dead, Carl's survival despite the eye injury can be considered realistic through luck, although he would still depend on good treatment.

ER Doctor Jordan Wagner has analyzed a tragic scene from The Walking Dead, expressing skepticism that the character involved would have survived. The zombie show is filled with plenty of horrific death scenes and major characters being permanently injured within the post-apocalypse. Some of these brutal scenes involve injuries that characters survive, but which change them for the rest of the show.

In a video from his Doctor ER YouTube channel, Wagner reveals...

In a reaction video, a real doctor analyzes the injuries that Homer Simpson sustains in a "Treehouse of Horror Xii" episode of The Simpsons. The doctor discusses the realism of the injuries caused by Homer's sleepwalking and points out the inaccuracies in the portrayal of the brain in the episode. Despite the medical inaccuracies, the "Treehouse of Horror Xii" episode showcases the show's ability to provide brilliant parody elements and pay homage to various works in movie and TV history.

Homer Simpson’s injuries in The Simpsons episode, “Treehouse of Horror Xii,” are analyzed by a real doctor. Released roughly around Halloween, “Treehouse of Horror” is a series of horror-spoof episodes originating in season 2 and has since become an annual event on The Simpsons. At the time of writing, there are a total of 34 “Treehouse of Horror” episodes in the show's entire run. A sought-after annual entry in the comedy show,...

ER doctor Jordan Wagner examines Glenn's brutal death scene in The Walking Dead season 7, explaining the various stages of the attack and how survivable they are. Dr. Wagner addresses how someone's eye bulging out would be dealt with in an ER, as well as substantial skull fractures. Glenn's death remains especially controversial in The Walking Dead due to its shock value and overly-gory presentation.

An ER doctor examines Glenn's The Walking Dead season 7 death scene, breaking down the medical repercussions of different elements of the brutal baseball bat attack. Based on the comic books by Robert Kirkman, the hit zombie apocalypse drama first aired on AMC in 2010. The Walking Dead came to an end last year, with countless characters dying over the course of the show's 11 seasons. The death of Steven Yeun's Glenn in season 7, however, remains one of the show's most brutal.

In a recent video shared by Doctor ER on YouTube,...