For me, the scariest thing about a serial killer is that there's somebody who lives next door to you, running power tools late into the night, and you don't know he has a refrigerator full of penises.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- True horror lies in the hidden nature of evil among ordinary neighbors. The mundane setting amplifies the fear of the unknown.
- In plain terms
- The scariest thing is hiding evil next door.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize that evil often hides in plain sight.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who are you afraid might be hiding a secret?
- Is safety an illusion?
Another view
Most neighbors are not dangerous despite this fear.
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