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I too like a creepy atmosphere far more than blood and gore. But if I had to put my finger on one thing that differentiates the great horror films from the forgettable, it would have to be the degree to which the viewer is drawn in to caring about the characters. I see horror making the mistake of offering simplistic one-dimensional characters more than any other genre. When this happens, the movie ceases to be scary, as I have little emotional involvement. As the characters become little more than props to be victimized, the movie loses its impact.
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