Quote by Michael Haneke

To me, it's far more efficient to mobilize the imagination. It's far more efficient to hear a creaking step, for example, than to see the face of a monster, which usually looks ridiculous, and where you know that the blood is ketchup.

To me, it's far more efficient to mobilize the imagination.

Summary

This quote suggests that using one's imagination is more effective than visually experiencing something. Instead of directly seeing something menacing or terrifying, the suspense created by imagining it can be more impactful. When we hear a small sound like a creaking step, it can evoke a greater thrill than actually seeing a monster, which often appears fake. In this context, the blood being exposed as ketchup further emphasizes how visual representation can sometimes detract from the fear or intensity of a situation.

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Imagination

By Michael Haneke

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