Entire Quote by Damon Lindelof
“From my own internal fanboy perspective, there's nothing that I hate more than seeing a three minute trailer for a movie where I feel like it's shown me the entire movie.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast discussion, 2020
Feeling a trailer reveals too much spoils anticipation and reduces the viewing experience.
In simple terms: Trailers that give away the whole plot ruin excitement.
Key Takeaway
Seek balance between intrigue and mystery.
Themes
film criticism
storytelling
audience expectations
Mood
frustrated
critical
Type
observational
analytical
When to use this quote
- movie marketing
- film festivals
- preview screenings
- social media hype
Key Concepts
spoiler fatigue
marketing strategy
creative restraint
Questions to Reflect On
- How much of a story should a trailer reveal?
- What makes a trailer effective without spoiling?
A Different Perspective
Overly detailed trailers can diminish curiosity and emotional impact.
![“I think that when you see the trailer [on movie "300"] - my feeling is anyway and maybe I'm not objective because I live it - but I think when you see it you immediately go, 'Okay, this is another sort of way of doing this.'” quote by Zack Snyder](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c05/zack-snyder-7129_feelings_i-think-that-when-you-see-the-trailer-on_664606.jpg)
