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The 2007 Halloween remake was directed by this rock musician turned director.
Rob Zombie
When your mom asks "Are you okay?" multiple times, she's probably feeling THIS emotion.
Worried, anxious, concerned, scared
Anxiety and irritability are the feelings we've talked about. Name one OTHER emotion you've felt this week.
(Any emotion - frustration, boredom, interest, calm, etc.)
You mentioned "Cows" as one of the most disgusting books. Who wrote it?
Matthew Stokoe
You mentioned Halloween (2007). Who played Michael Myers in that version?
Tyler Mane
The 5-4-3-2-1 technique: Name what the numbers stand for.
5 things you see, 4 you touch, 3 you hear, 2 you smell, 1 you taste
TRUE or FALSE: If you isolate completely, parents usually check in LESS.
FALSE - they often check in MORE because they're worried
Rate your irritability right now on a scale of 1-10.
(Any number with brief explanation)
What's the difference between "extreme horror" and regular horror in books?
(Gore level, taboo topics, shocking content, pushing boundaries vs. suspense)
Stephen King wrote "The Long Walk." What year was it first published?
1979
TRUE or FALSE: Something can be disturbing AND artistically well-crafted at the same time.
TRUE
Fill in the blank: "Mom, I appreciate you caring. It would help me more if you __________"
(Client generates - examples: "checked in once at dinner," "texted instead of knocking," "gave me 30 minutes alone first")
What's the DIFFERENCE between feeling annoyed vs. feeling angry?
(Intensity, duration, body sensations, thoughts - any valid distinction)
Stephen King is known for great storytelling even when it's scary. What's one thing that makes a horror story GOOD instead of just gross?
(Character development, atmosphere, meaning, artistic style - therapeutic to distinguish quality)
What makes horror art "compelling and beautiful" to you instead of just gross?
Any Answer
Create a quick escape plan: Three things you could do when household noise becomes overwhelming.
xamples: headphones, move to different room, take 5-minute walk, deep breathing
What's one small thing you could share with your mom that might reduce her worry without feeling like too much?
(Client generates - examples: "I'm working on it," brief feeling word, simple activity update)
Name one physical sensation in your body that tells you irritability is rising.
(Tension, heat, clenched jaw, restlessness, etc.)
DRAWING CHALLENGE - Draw a quick manga-style panel showing something creepy or unsettling. Explain what makes it work artistically.
(Pure creative engagement, shows his skill)
Junji Ito is famous for horror manga. Name one of his most famous works or describe his art style.
Uzumaki (spirals), Tomie, Gyo, or description of his detailed imagery
If you had to explain to your mom why horror/gore art is meaningful to you (not just "gross"), what would you say?
(Directly practices communication skill in low-stakes way)
What did Rob Zombie's version do differently than the original Michael Myers story?
(Showed his backstory/childhood, grittier, explored his psychology more)
"The Long Walk" is about extreme psychological pressure. If you had to survive a psychological horror situation, what strength would help you most?
resilience, determination, creativity, pain tolerance
Some people think horror manga is "too much" or disturbing. What would you say to someone who doesn't understand why it's compelling art?
his perspective, practices explaining himself - useful skill)
If you were creating your own horror manga character, what would make them scary or interesting?
(Creative expression)