Dialogue should simply be a sound among other sounds, just something that comes out of the mouths of people whose eyes tell the story in visual terms.
Alfred HitchcockRead
A glimpse into the world proves that horror is nothing other than reality.
Interpretation
Reality can be as scary as fiction, as it often contains elements of horror.
This quote by Alfred Hitchcock emphasizes the idea that what we perceive in the real world can be far more horrifying than anything imagined in fiction. It suggests that the true nature of reality can unveil unexpected horrors, prompting us to confront the darker aspects of life that are often overlooked or ignored.
In practice
Use this quote in a discussion about the nature of horror films during a movie night.
Dialogue should simply be a sound among other sounds, just something that comes out of the mouths of people whose eyes tell the story in visual terms.
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The way to God is the opposite to that of the world. And to few, very few, are given to have God and mammon at the same time.
The whirligig of time brings in his revenges.
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