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Old 09-24-2012, 02:45 PM
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Interesting, if somewhat depressing thread. I agree with the problem as stated by various posters already: young people identify gore with "scary" (and filmmakers can give it to them: is the MPAA still relevant?). As they become more de-sensitized to the depiction of violent death, appreciation of its more suspenseful expressions declines.

To make another, slightly clunky analogy: those who like horror today like the kill scenes best. This is like rushing through sex to get to the end. The process building up to it should be enjoyed just as much. Not to get all autobiographical. :cool:
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