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The best movies now are called 'thrillers.' Because if you use the word 'horror,' people's associations are straight-to-video crap.

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Eli Roth
Age: 52
Born: 1972
Born: April 18
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Horror movies are the best date movies. There's no wondering , 'When do I put my arm around her?'
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As a kid, I was the neighbourhood baby-sitter - very responsible, always in charge.
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I've always been a fan of 3D, going back to movies in the '50s. I was part of the early '80s 3D craze, which was coming at you in Jaws 3D, so I've always wanted to make a 3D film.
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