Hands Quote by Mike Flanagan
“Whenever I would see horror movies I would be traumatized and I'd have to watch them behind my hands or behind the couch sometimes. So I grew up first with authors like John Bellairs and R.L. Stine for kind of the young adult horror. But I found Stephen King in the sixth grade and that was it. I became a rabid fan.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast with Mike Flanagan, 2022
Early exposure to horror shaped a lifelong passion, evolving from teen authors to Stephen King, cementing a deep fandom.
In simple terms: Horror movies and books sparked a lasting love for the genre.
Key Takeaway
Embrace what scares you and let it fuel your interests.
Themes
horror
comingation
growth
Mood
nostalgic
excited
reflective
Type
personal
narrative
When to use this quote
- movie nights
- book clubs
- writing workshops
- psychology of fear
Key Concepts
genre evolution
fan identity
media influence
Questions to Reflect On
- What early media shaped your interests?
- How do you balance fear and enjoyment?
A Different Perspective
Personal taste may limit exposure to other genres.
