The movie 'The Encounter' is purely fictional. It was written and directed to engage and captivate the audience through imaginative storytelling rather than being based on real events.
Yes, it's believed to be based on a true encounter. The details in the song like the Galway setting and the characteristics of the girl suggest that the songwriter had an actual experience with someone in Galway.
Fear and its impact on the human psyche is likely a theme. When faced with a dark encounter in real life, fear is a natural response and it can shape a person's behavior and perception long after the event. For example, if someone had a near - death experience in a car accident at night (a dark encounter), they might develop a fear of driving or being in the dark for a long time. Another theme could be the power of the unknown. In a true dark encounter, there are often elements that are not fully understood, and this can add to the sense of dread and mystery.
Some of them might be. People often share their real - life encounters in various settings, including the woods. However, many could also be fictional tales created for entertainment or to convey certain emotions or ideas related to the gay experience.