While I agree with parts of what you're saying here...I disagree that it wasn't terrifying.....the thought of being digested over that long a period of time (which humorously seems to ignore the simple fact of actual human lifespan), after being thrown into a hole with teeth is a very discomforting thought. I don't know exactly how exciting this is meant to be though......like hangings and beheadings.....these were public events that were over in a flash with no long drawn out show.....this isn't torture, they're not trying to get a confession...its death....just a longer death, and it happens in this thing's belly.