One way of watering down the effects of violence is to approach it in a more lighthearted way. I don't mean to say that you laugh when somebody has their arm sawn off, but you can diffuse fear with humour.

Colin Baker is an English actor best known for his role as the sixth incarnation of the Doctor in the long-running BBC science fiction series Doctor Who. He appeared in the show from 1984 to 1986. After leaving Doctor Who, he continued to work in television, appearing in shows such as The Bill, The Knock, and Casualty. He also had a successful stage career, appearing in numerous productions for the Royal Shakespeare Company, the National Theatre, and the West End. In recent years, he has become a popular figure on the convention circuit, appearing at Doctor Who conventions and other events around the world.