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Ultimately, the session reaffirmed that fears are subjective and deeply personal. Each participant brought unique experiences that shaped their rankings, illustrating how a figure like Pennywise could be terrifying for one person while being seen as just a clown by another.
The group recognized that the intent of this conversation was not simply to rank unilaterally but to celebrate the diversity of experiences surrounding horror. Halloween, after all, is a collective haunting—but also a time of reflection on our unique phobias and what scares us most. Whether you end up with a soft embrace or a scream for help, the important takeaway is that these discussions bring us closer to understanding ourselves and the strange monsters we conjure—both in film and in our minds.