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“In the horror genre, unfortunately you sometimes have the studio tell you, "No, go with more unknown people because it's a scary movie," and I disagree.”

Quote by Alexandre Aja

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Alexandre Aja, born on August 7, 1977, is a renowned French film director known for his distinctive style in horror and thriller genres. His works, such as 'High Tension' and 'The Hills Have Eyes', have gained widespread attention and acclaim. more

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