Lee Daniels responds to ‘outrage’ over shocking Glenn Close scene in The Deliverance

Lee Daniels has responded to “outrage” over a shocking scene involving Glenn Close in The Deliverance.

The film stars Andra Day, Mo’nique and Close, with the eight-time Oscar nominee playing Alberta, the chain-smoking mother of Day’s character.

One viewer shared a clip of the film, writing:” Lee Daniel’s you will pay for your crimes for having Glenn Close say this,” to which Daniels replied: “Had to do it.”