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I think place and identity are linked. When the character returns, he has a warped memory of it, a nostalgic, rose-tinted view of his childhood, believing the place is perfect for him, even though there’s trauma he’s suppressing. This location visually represents that emotional tension: it looks beautiful but has a haunting beauty and a sinister underbelly.
The first daylight beach horror I ever saw was Jaws. Very different vibe – this is a psychological thriller – but you clearly tap…
