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How does dramatic irony work to attract film audiences particularly in the horror and thriller genre

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Dramatic irony is a drama technique in which the audience knows something that the character doesn't. Because of this understanding, the words and actions of the characters take on a different meaning. This can create intense suspense or humor, depending on the writer's intention.

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