I'm a huge fan of horror. I can't handle all the blood and…
“I'm a huge fan of horror. I can't handle all the blood and gore, but that's what The Following was meant to be. It was meant to be a genre show, a little movie, a little scary genre film every week. That was our goal. That's what Kevin Bacon and I wanted to do.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Desire to create a horror series that balances gore with genre expectations
In simple terms: Want a horror show that's scary but not overly graphic
Key Takeaway
Create genre-specific content with balanced intensity
Themes
creativity
genre
media production
Mood
analytical
enthusiastic
Type
media
creative
When to use this quote
- TV show development
- scriptwriting
- budget planning
- target audience analysis
Key Concepts
horror
television
audience expectations
Questions to Reflect On
- How much gore is acceptable in horror?
- What defines a successful genre show?
A Different Perspective
Too much gore can alienate viewers and limit audience