Each one of my movies is going to be about one of these different social demons. The first one, being 'Get Out,' is about race and neglect and marginalization.
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Part of what horror is, is taking risks and going somewhere that people think you're not supposed to be able to go, in the name of expressing real-life fears.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Horror explores the depths of human fear by daring to venture into taboo subjects.
In this quote, Jordan Peele emphasizes that horror as a genre is about confronting and expressing our deepest fears by pushing boundaries and taking risks. He suggests that part of the thrill of horror lies in the exploration of places and themes that society often deems off-limits, ultimately allowing creators and audiences to confront real-life anxieties through a fictional lens.
Themes
HorrorFearRiskExpressionTaboo
In practice
Example use cases
In a film discussion, you might quote this to illustrate how horror movies often reflect societal fears.
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