Come Quote by James Wan
“I use myself as a measuring yardstick, and so if I come up with an idea that really scares me, then I'd like to think that people out there would feel the same way as well.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Filmmaker Talk, 2018
Using personal fear as a benchmark helps gauge universal resonance.
In simple terms: Personal fear gauges universal resonance.
Test ideas against personal fear.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- scriptwriting
- design brainstorming
- product testing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How to differentiate personal vs. collective fear?
- When is fear a good metric?
Personal fear may not reflect broader audience.