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My name is Hayley Blonstein, and this blog is the byproduct of an English assignment in which we were able to choose a topic to write about. I noticed that I am drawn to the aesthetic of media that has dark undertones, and I wanted to explore that in depth. While I can enjoy the occasional horror movie without covering my eyes, some of the movies, tv shows, and musicals that I am drawn to look visually different from the others, either because of the color palette or the lighting. Whereas the easily digestible The Simpsons is notable for its iconic bright color palette, I find that media like Over the Garden Wall and Coraline, which are eerie and unusual, are more engaging and interesting. 

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