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I feel that having children in a horror movie adds verisimilitude to the story. Our world is one of people of all ages. When a horror movie has a world of only adults, there is a missing aspect to the realism. Yes - these movies are, of course, contrived but I like seeing a more rounded world. As to what ages the actors should be, I think it depends on the child. Some children are too young at 12 and some are old enough at 6. Each child has differing amounts of internal fortitude. I hear that most children find the 'make believe' fun at any rate.
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Of course I'm out of my mind . . . It's dark and scary in there.
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