"The Pillowman" is a darkly comedic play written by Martin McDonagh. It revolves around a writer named Katurian who is interrogated by police in a totalitarian state due to the disturbing content of his short stories, which bear unsettling similarities to a series of child murders. As the interrogation unfolds, Katurian reveals the influence of his traumatic childhood and the relationship with his brother, Michaels. The play explores themes of storytelling, morality, and the impact of art on society, raising questions about the nature of creativity and the consequences of one's imagination.