Bad Quote by David Lowery
“David Lynch's 'Fire Walk With Me' has a scene in it that scared me so bad that I don't remember it. I blocked the memory out - repeatedly! I've seen the film two or three times, and I can never remember what it is that scares me.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Film Comment, 2020
A terrifying scene in a film can be so unsettling that the viewer blocks it from memory, showing how trauma can be suppressed.
In simple terms: Some scary moments are blocked from memory.
Key Takeaway
A confronting fear can be protective.
Themes
memory
trauma
film
psychology
Mood
uneasy
curious
Type
psychological
reflective
When to use this quote
- Viewing horror films
- processing fear
- mental health
- memory recall
Key Concepts
Repression
cognitive avoidance
Questions to Reflect On
- Why does the mind block certain memories?
- Can confronting the scene reduce fear?
A Different Perspective
Avoiding memory may hinder emotional processing.
