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The quote says horror becomes less effective when a film relies on bigger budgets and louder effects. It suggests that fear can be weakened by too much spectacle and noise. The speaker prefers horror that feels more restrained and unsettling.
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Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
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About Leigh Whannell
Australian filmmaker and actor
Leigh Whannell is an Australian filmmaker and actor. He is known for writing and directing horror and science fiction films, and for his long creative partnership with James Wan. He wrote several films directed by Wan, including Saw, Dead Silence, Insidious, and Insidious: Chapter 2. Whannell later moved into directing with Insidious: Chapter 3, and went on to direct Upgrade, The Invisible Man, and Wolf Man.
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