There's just something special about dimming the lights and putting on a scary movie. You curl up with a blanket, or in the theater, and you know you're about to ride a roller coaster of emotions. The best horror movies of all time thrill and chill us, and stay with us for a long time. That's why today, I wanted to go over the best of the horror genre and look at some titles across history and seas that could be considered the best of all time. Let's dive in, or else. What is the Horror Genre?At its core, horror aims to evoke feelings of fright, dread, disgust, and unease. It explores our vulnerability to the monstrous and the unknown, preying upon anxieties that may be personal, societal, or deeply existential. Horror films often feature elements of the supernatural, the grotesque, or the psychologically unsettling. They play with tension, anticipation, and the thrill of the unexpected to keep audiences on edge.Horror SubgenresHorror also has a mixture of subgenres that have overlap there are so many unique ways to craft these stories. Let's explore a few below. Classic MonstersVampire: Focuses on blood-drinking immortals, often with themes of seduction and power (Examples: Dracula, Interview with the Vampire).Werewolf: Centers on humans transforming into monstrous wolves, exploring themes of duality and savagery (Examples: The Wolf Man, An American Werewolf in London).Zombie: Features reanimated corpses, often with a focus on apocalypse and social breakdown (Examples: Night of the Living Dead, 28 Days Later).Ghost: Revolves around...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Monday, 1 April, 2024