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A behind-the-scenes style frame showing a character holding a camera in a dimly lit, modern living room, embodying the film’s raw, immersive storytelling.
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Making Horror Personal: What Puzzle Box Taught Me About Storytelling

The director stands behind a camera rig outdoors, preparing to shoot a scene. Crew members adjust equipment behind him, and the scene is set in daylight, creating a contrast with the horror atmosphere of the film.
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From Laughter to Terror: My Unexpected Journey as a Horror Filmmaker

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    The Empty Man – Thought + Concentration + Time = Flesh

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    Non-Euclidian Geometry in Horror

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    The McPherson Tapes: An Incident in the Woods

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    The Quiet Dread of Lake Mungo

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