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“I always go with the story and character and if those are good and if the setting is something that's scary (horror films seem to always take place at night and the weather's always bad) then I might be interested.” quote by David Naughton
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“I always go with the story and character and if those are good and if the setting is something that's scary (horror films seem to always take place at night and the weather's always bad) then I might be interested.”

David Naughton

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Compelling horror relies on strong story, characters, and a scary setting, often night and bad weather, to engage audiences.

In simple terms: Good horror needs story, characters, and a scary setting.

Key Takeaway

Focus on narrative and atmosphere for horror.

Themes

horror storytelling setting character atmosphere

Mood

eerie thoughtful

Type

creative analytical

When to use this quote

  • Film scripts
  • game design
  • theatre productions

Key Concepts

Narrative tension environmental cues psychology of fear

Questions to Reflect On

  • What makes a setting truly terrifying?
  • How can character depth enhance fear?
A Different Perspective

Over‑reliance on clichés can reduce impact.

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