'''Basic Trope''': A [[JackBauerInterrogationTechnique sadistic interrogator]] takes a bit too much pleasure in his work, PlayedForLaughs.
* '''Straight''': Alex, the CowboyCop, pours a bucket of water on Mr. Evulz, the DiabolicalMastermind.
* '''Exaggerated''': Then he sends the piranhas on him, freezes him, burns him, and kicks his groin.
* '''Downplayed''': Alex slaps Mr. Evulz in the face multiple times without asking any questions.
* '''Justified''': Alex is actually a gentle soul at heart, and so metes out [[CoolAndUnusualPunishment comical punishments]] as opposed to actually horrible ones -- like, say, [[GoMadFromTheIsolation solitary confinement]].
* '''Inverted''': A cold TortureTechnician works with ruthless efficiency on a LaughingMad masochist who seems to be TooKinkyToTorture.
* '''Subverted''': It's all just a very convincing [[GoodCopBadCop Bad Cop]] routine.
* '''Double Subverted''': ...Well, that's what his colleagues think. Once he turns VigilanteMan, he tells his first victim how refreshing it is to be [[TheUnfettered unfettered]] by having to look like he's acting a part.
* '''Parodied''': A scene of ColdBloodedTorture in a CIA black site is treated with the same "madcap antics" tone for BlackComedy.
* '''Zig Zagged''': ???
* '''Averted''': Alex doesn't abuse the suspects at all.
* '''Enforced''': If the torture is depicted less realistically, including using a comedic tone, the movie can get a PG rating and keep the preteen audience.
* '''Lampshaded''': "Ow! Having fun?" "Yes, actually!"
* '''Invoked''': Alex is looking to get fired.
* '''Exploited''': Seeing what Alex's tactics are like, Evulz guesses he's got a record of dodgy conduct, and [[WoundedGazelleGambit smashes his own face black and blue on the table]] in order to cry PoliceBrutality.
* '''Defied''': "So I guess this is the bit where I'm supposed to hang you from the ceiling and drive golf balls at you, eh? Haha. No, that stuff doesn't work on anyone."
* '''Discussed''': ???
* '''Conversed''': ???
* '''Implied''': Alex reels off a list of NoodleImplements he'll need for the interrogation. SmashCut to him cheerfully phoning his partner with the information while Evulz sits silently with a ThousandYardStare on his face.
* '''Played For Laughs''': Evulz is also TooKinkyToTorture. Cue instant HoYay (and possibly NoYay from other observers). Alex has to be reminded that he's looking for ''information''.
* '''Played For Drama''': Once the madcap tone is set aside, this leaves Alex a full-blown {{Sadist}}, with all that entails.
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