A man discovers a dead rat in the sleeve of a book in his bed. Quite an alarming moment. Though his reaction can be seen as humorous.
Many characters are seen having their jobs at risk as well as risking their lives occasionally. Many scenes are quite intense and tense despite the outcome being widely known.
Two characters are shot at by a mobster through their back car window. Both survive and was not meant to kill but to send a message.
Joe Gallo is a rather intimidating and spooky character, using any means necessary to get his way. He comes off much like a horror movie villain at times.
Charlie Bluhdorn though a moral person, is a very intense character and he often yells and hurls insults at others. Though most of it comes off somewhat humorous.