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Was Rasputin Really As Bad As ‘The King’s Man’ Makes Him Seem?

“The King’s Man,” the newest installment in the Kingsman universe, focuses heavily on Grigori Rasputin, the (arguably psychopathic) Russian holy man whose legacy is one of dark mystery. He’s central to the plot of the movie. And the film pulls no punches in its interpretation of the character.

By Regan Monnin4 min read
Was Rasputin Really As Bad As ‘The King’s Man’ Makes It Seem?
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The King’s Man’s portrayal of Rasputin is vile. Rasputin reeks of evil, delighting in violence both physical and sexual. He uses religion to create a cult of personality and control the lives of those around him. He’s also just a disgusting human with the look of a half-dead man who sold his soul to the devil.