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The speaker is saying that sound design matters a great deal in making suspense feel effective. In a thriller, sound helps build tension and support the mood the audience experiences. The quote treats sound as a key part of creating excitement and unease.
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About Sam Esmail
American film and television producer, director, and screenwriter
Sam Esmail is an American film and television producer, director, and screenwriter. He is known for creating and writing Mr. Robot, the USA Network series that ran from 2015 to 2019, and for leading the production company Esmail Corp. He also wrote and directed the films Comet and Leave the World Behind, and produced and directed the first season of Homecoming. His producing credits include Briarpatch, Gaslit, Angelyne, and The Resort. His work often explores alienation, technology, and American society.
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Books by Sam Esmail
Mr. Robot
2016