Even though I was a little metalhead nihilist who wrote movies about people being tortured to death in my early twenties, you best believe I am a MOTHERFUCKING HUGGER.
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No worries, I know what you meant. Any innocuous social media post is gonna get weird hate. It’s the whole “I like pancakes”, “oh so you hate waffles?!” thing.
Leigh, my horror film fanatic daughter, met you at one of your films opening night. She went on and on about what a kind person you were to her. Her interaction with you, meant the world to her. Thank you so much for your kindness, and generosity of spirit.
I find that people who create dark, scary, evil stuff are the nicest, kindest happiest people in real life where as comedians are the unhappiest, darkest mo-fos on the planet, so this completely tracks.
Horror fans and metalheads are the sweetest, loveliest people on the planet. I could be biased as I’m guilty on both counts, but the love I’ve felt and friends I’ve made in fan spaces and movie theaters and at shows is just unmatched.
I met him a while back at one of his Princess Bride meet and greets, and I swear half of my time talking was spent shaking hands and taking turns thanking one another. Absolutely one of the most kind, humble, down to earth guys I’ve ever had the joy of meeting.
This sentiment is what eventually eased my of the genre in the first place, knowing nearly everyone making these movies was actually just a kind and silly lil guy
I have pulled up to a hangout with friends, got out of the car, iron maiden still blasting from the car, proceeded to shock my friend by hugging, lifting them off the ground and swaying them around like a kid with a teddy bear. The review was “biggest hug i’ve ever received” and i felt so proud!
Um, yeah, no thanks. The ability to imagine people being tortured to death enough to bring it to the big screen coupled with a strong desire to squeeze others under the disguise of a hug is sus. Admitting it is the first step.
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So does this mean the various horror icons you've created are *also* huggers?
I’d wonder if there’s a correlation but I also know many touch-averse folks in the horror creative community. 🧐
There... I said it.
Have a great day, dude.
I actually love people and making friends. We get a bad reputation unfortunately
HUGS ARE IMPORTANT
In my experience, metalheads are quite often huggers.
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