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This document discusses horror film titles and the connotations and denotations they provide about the films' content. It analyzes the titles "Case 39," "Let Me In," and "The American," noting that "Case 39" implies a mystery or law-based film, "Let Me In" suggests danger and the supernatural, and "The American" connotes themes of immigration and the American Dream based solely on the title. The document examines how horror film titles can give viewers an idea of the potential plot or tone of the movie.
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