Film Quote by Jason Blum
“The real scares on CNN, etc. and the scares in a movie, like 'The Purge,' are totally different. One of the ways you can tell when someone, whether it's a film maker or executive or producer, wants to make a scary movie but doesn't understand that distinction is they'll want to recreate too much of what's on TV.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast on Horror Filmmaking, 2020
Distinguishes between realistic news scares and exaggerated cinematic horror, warning against copying TV tropes in movies.
In simple terms: TV scares differ from movie scares; copying TV is a mistake.
Key Takeaway
Avoid mimicking news scares in horror films.
Themes
horror
media
creativity
authenticity
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
educational
insightful
When to use this quote
- film development
- scriptwriting
- production meetings
- marketing pitches
Key Concepts
genre awareness
audience expectation
creative restraint
Questions to Reflect On
- How can filmmakers create original fear without relying on news?
- What elements make cinematic horror distinct?
A Different Perspective
TV scares may lack the narrative depth needed for sustained cinematic tension.
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