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At that time, people wanted to be frightened. The Thing had come out, The Day the Earth Stood Still had come out, and th
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"At that time, people wanted to be frightened. The Thing had come out, The Day the Earth Stood Still had come out, and these were all frightening movies"

- Ann Robinson

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This quote by Ann Robinson is referring to the 1950s, when people were drawn to horror movies. The Thing and The Day the Earth Stood Still were 2 of the most popular horror films of the time, and people were eager to be scared by them. This was a time when people were looking for an escape from the ordinary and the daily, and horror movies offered that. People wanted to be eliminated to a world of worry and thriller, and these movies offered that. The important things and The Day the Earth Stood Still were two of the most effective horror films of the time, and they were able to supply individuals with the thrills and cools they were searching for.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Ann Robinson somewhere between May 1, 1935 and today. She was a famous Actress from USA. The author also have 11 other quotes.

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