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“I have a romantic comedy I'd love to make, but I can't get the money for it. It's hard to get people to give you money for an arty romantic comedy when you've done a horror movie. So I can just sit there and keep complaining about that, or I can go make another horror movie this year. People will get behind me on that, because I'm relatively bankable. As long as I can do my own thing with it, I'll keep doing it.”

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Ti West

Ti West, born on October 5, 1980, is an accomplished American film director known for his distinctive horror film style. His works are celebrated for their unique approach and profound themes. more

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