Why Coraline is a Creepy Horror Story for Youngsters

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Neil Gaiman sets the tone for Coraline as a grim, bleak setting.

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Gaiman’s use of foreshadowing and unsettling descriptions.

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Gaiman constantly builds up the tension and suspense.

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Gaiman uses the slow burn technique.

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Gaiman rewrites the horror clichés and creates a terrifying villain.

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So, if you are looking for a terrifying yet memorable story that has stakes, nuanced clichés that enhance the story, and a likable protagonist, then you should check out Coraline.

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