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Old 10-22-2011, 06:56 PM   #8
Saya
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 9,548
I'll bite, its a lot better than the usual "I'm writing about the gothic subculture!"


Age: 24
Sex: Female
Education/Profession: Student (University)
Marital Status: Single

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Are you interested in the horror - industry? Is there a singular industry? Do you mean if I read Rue Morgue and am up on all the news? If so, no, most horror annoyingly relies on gore porn now, which I really don't like.

Do you prefer watching horror movies/reading horror books/playing violent games?
Prefer over what? Its one of my favourite genres, yes.

If so, what are the reasons for that?
Its not pleasant to be scared, but it is a rush. Its a love hate thing, I hate it when I'm too scared to sleep or can't put the book down, but it feels like an accomplishment when you stick to it and finish the book or movie or game.

What is your favourite horror movie/book?
Let The Right One In, the book but not the movie. I can't decide which is my favourite horror movie.

Why exactly is it your favourite horror movie/book?
I kinda think vampires have been ruined since Anne Rice, they became tragic figures, not monsters. I really like how the book balanced the more romantic aspect of vampires (Eli's friendship with Oskar), but there was a legitimately terrifying monster of a vampire as well.

Which horror fictional figure fascinates you most?
I feel like I could think of a better one, but I'm going to go with James from Silent Hill 2.

What specific feature/aspect fascinates you about this figure?
He seems pretty bland at first, but as the game goes on you find out that he's actually pretty fucked up, and its done so subtly and slowly until the big reveal in the end. And even though he did a really horrible thing, I still really like him.

How do you feel while reading/watching these books/movies?
Frightened, when I'm watching a good scary film. If its just gore porn, disgusted then bored.

Why do you believe you enjoy this genre if it scares or frightens you?
Again, the rush, and the feeling of accomplishment. I know lots of people who said "I can't play Silent Hill! Its too scary!" so there's pride in being the one to get through it.
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