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“Women became almost our bigger audience. Teenage girls went crazy for my movie. I saw it. I went to theatres all over and there were gangs of girls going and screaming. There were kids that were 10 or 11 years old when September 11 happened. They've been told for years they're going to get killed…” quote by Eli Roth
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“Women became almost our bigger audience. Teenage girls went crazy for my movie. I saw it. I went to theatres all over and there were gangs of girls going and screaming. There were kids that were 10 or 11 years old when September 11 happened. They've been told for years they're going to get killed, they're going to get blown up. Every time you go on an airplane, X-ray your shoes because you're going to get blown up. Terror alert orange, don't travel. So, people have a reaction and they want to scream. Horror movies have become the new date movie.”

Eli Roth

About This Quote

Source Interview: Discussing Horror Film Trends, 2020

The quote observes that horror movies have become a popular social activity, especially among young audiences, reflecting societal anxieties and a desire for cathartic experiences.

In simple terms: Horror films are now a shared social event for teens.

Key Takeaway

Embrace horror as a way to process fear.

Themes

culture fear entertainment

Mood

excited analytical

Type

cultural psychological

When to use this quote

  • movie nights
  • teen gatherings
  • post‑trauma coping

Key Concepts

catharsis media influence social bonding

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do people seek fear in entertainment?
  • How does horror help release tension?
A Different Perspective

May overlook negative psychological impacts.

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