For me, the sound design and the musical score is a big part of what makes scary movies work.

'The Exorcist' is one of the finest movies ever made, and it just so happens to be a scary movie.

I'm scared of scary movies.

I'm terrified of the supernatural things, which is why I'm very grateful that I don't see things like that. Because if I did see things of the paranormal persuasion, I don't think I'd be able to continue making scary movies.

I'm all about scary movies! The 'Halloweentown' ones are my absolute favorites.

I've always said if I had to pinpoint what's more important in a scary movie, the soundscape or the visuals, I'd pick the sound.