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Beyond the Scream: Is Horror Losing Its Appeal?

by | May 19, 2023 | All About Film Blog | 0 comments

I was asked a question the other day; is horror a dying genre?

And while to some it might not mean anything, to me, it really hit home – strange enough. It triggered something.

This might stem from the fact that I have been a true horror junkie from the age of 12, with my grandmother recommending the likes of “The Craft “and “Seven” as brilliant watches. This did not sit well with my mother and now, being this age, I can understand why. However, I was sold from day one and I was in it for the long run. In fact, how is it that a movie like The Exorcist still terrifies me to this day?

 

I most certainly do not believe that the horror genre is dying in this day and age.

While it’s true that the horror genre has been around for decades and has gone through many phases and trends, it’s still a popular and profitable genre that continues to attract large audiences. One main reason why the horror genre remains popular is because it can be interpreted in different ways by different filmmakers.

 

Horror can be used to explore societal issues, personal fears, or to simply scare the audience.

There is always room for innovation and experimentation within the genre, and as long as there are creative and talented filmmakers willing to take risks, the horror genre will continue to thrive. Additionally, the success of recent horror movie directors such as Jordan Peele (Get Out, US)

 

 

Ari Aster (Hereditary, Midsomer) and Robert Eggers (The VVitch, The Lighthouse) proves that the genre is far from dying.

These directors’ movies were critically acclaimed and commercially successful, showing that there is still a strong audience demand for horror movies that can deliver quality storytelling and unique scares.

 

 

Furthermore, the horror genre has also expanded beyond traditional movie theatres to streaming platforms like Netflix and Prime Video, which have screened several successful horror series and movies in recent years, such as “The Haunting of Hill House,” “Stranger Things,” and “Bird Box.”

In my opinion, while the horror genre may have gone through ups and downs over the years, it is still a popular and profitable genre that continues to evolve and excite audiences- the horror genre will continue to thrive.

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