The thing I love about horror movies is how versatile they are. Horror subgenres run the gamut, from the paranormal to found footage — it's so interesting to explore the things that terrify people. Today, I want to look at techno horror and go over the best movies that genre has to offer. We'll take a trip all over the world and look at some of the best movies out there. Let's dive in. Videodrome (1983)This movie defines techno horror more than any other film ever made. And I think you could probably list every Cronenberg movie on this list. David Cronenberg's masterpiece is a visceral and hallucinatory journey into a world where television broadcasts manipulate reality, blurring the lines between media, sex, and violence. It's a prescient critique of media consumption that feels even more relevant today.Pulse (Kairo) (2001)Now we get to see immediately how global this genre is and how it allows directors to tailor it to their fears. This Japanese horror film, directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa, is a masterclass in atmospheric dread. It explores the terrifying concept of ghosts using the internet to invade the world of the living, spreading loneliness and despair.The Ring (2002)One of the best theatrical experiences of my life. I remember being in high school and just being scared out of my pants watching. The American remake of the Japanese hit Ringu, The Ring brought techno-horror to a wider audience. Its iconic premise of a cursed videotape that kills viewers seven days after...
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