"Horror is like comedy. Woody Allen's comedy is going to be very different from Ben Stiller's comedy which is going to be different from Adam Sandler's comedy which is going to be different from Judd Apatow's comedy. They're all comedy, but they're all very different types and you can enjoy all of them. Horror is the same way."

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Source: Eli Roth Exclusive Interview THE LAST EXORCISM; Plus Updates on FUNHOUSE 3D, MAN WITH THE IRON FIST, ENDANGERED SPECIES, More. Interview with Christina Radish, collider.com. August 25, 2010.

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Eli Roth is a filmmaker known for his innovative horror films like 'Hostel,' which explore themes of fear and creativity.

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