Director who said "Horror films don't create fear. They release it" Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% WESCR Director who said "Horror films don't create fear. They release it" (5) New York Times Sep 21, 2023
74% ELI Horror director Roth (3) Premier Sunday Sep 13, 2026
74% ARI Horror director Aster (3) New York Times Sep 10, 2026
71% ELM Horror film street (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Sep 3, 2026
71% LON Chaney of horror films (3) Wall Street Journal Aug 6, 2026
65% GET "___ Out" (2017 horror film) (3)
65% GORE Feature of some horror films (4) USA Today Sep 1, 2026
65% OMEN The ____, Peck/Remick horror film (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Aug 27, 2026
65% ELMST Horror film loc. (5) LA Times Daily Jun 21, 2026
62% BART Lionel who created Oliver! (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Sep 18, 2026

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