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“Scaring someone's the hardest thing to do, and that's why most of scary movies are not scary. They're sick, but not scary. There's a lot of sickness out there, of people who then sit there and watch it, which I think is absolutely dismaying.”

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Ridley Scott
Ridley Scott

Ridley Scott is a celebrated film director, specializing in science fiction and epic films. Born on November 30, 1937, he has directed classic films such as 'Alien', 'Blade Runner', and 'Gladiator'. His innovative visual style and narrative techniques have had a profound impact on the film industry. more

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