Post by breckjensen on Nov 29, 2017 1:49:42 GMT -5
Hello,
returning back to the age-old conversation of "why horror?", i was struck by the comments of marcus dunstan and patrick melton, but dunstan in particular, who sums up horror's power, horror's purpose, thusly:
"Horror films are there to show us that somebody can have a far worse day than we ever could. They are the roller coaster you can experience in a theater or at home. They are a communal joy, and have inspired more costumes, conventions, and friendships than any other genre. And finally, horror films can be as terrifying as a first date. Therefore, horror films often serve as the very best thing to do on a first date, so all those nerves can be blamed on the dark, and maybe, just maybe...when the big jump comes...you jump closer together."
his first point really resonates, and i think that understanding is an essential part of empathy. the communal aspects are well documented by all of us here, and the whole thing about dating is genius. dunstan's quote isn't particularly deep or academic, or fraught with subtext and allegory; it's a practical, realist assessment of what horror can be, what it does.
thanks
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returning back to the age-old conversation of "why horror?", i was struck by the comments of marcus dunstan and patrick melton, but dunstan in particular, who sums up horror's power, horror's purpose, thusly:
"Horror films are there to show us that somebody can have a far worse day than we ever could. They are the roller coaster you can experience in a theater or at home. They are a communal joy, and have inspired more costumes, conventions, and friendships than any other genre. And finally, horror films can be as terrifying as a first date. Therefore, horror films often serve as the very best thing to do on a first date, so all those nerves can be blamed on the dark, and maybe, just maybe...when the big jump comes...you jump closer together."
his first point really resonates, and i think that understanding is an essential part of empathy. the communal aspects are well documented by all of us here, and the whole thing about dating is genius. dunstan's quote isn't particularly deep or academic, or fraught with subtext and allegory; it's a practical, realist assessment of what horror can be, what it does.
thanks
more details:
white board animation