Cheap Quote by Mike Flanagan
“When I first started out and would go on pitch meetings, there was always this kind of eye-roll that would come with pitching a horror movie when you were dealing with the studios. Unless it was viewed as a cheap product that could turn a lot of profit, there wasn't a lot of interest in making it good.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Pitching Horror Movies, 2023
Pitching horror is often dismissed as cheap, so creators must fight stereotypes to get studios to care about quality.
In simple terms: Horror is seen as low‑brow, making it hard to sell serious projects.
Key Takeaway
Show how horror can be both profitable and artistically valuable.
Themes
film industry
genre bias
creative persuasion
Mood
skeptical
determined
Type
professional
strategic
When to use this quote
- studio meetings
- script development
- budget negotiations
- marketing strategies
Key Concepts
stereotype
market perception
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence can you present to prove horror’s artistic merit?
- How can you reframe horror to appeal to profit‑focused executives?
A Different Perspective
Studios may still prioritize low‑cost formulas over innovative storytelling.
