2.5.2 William Castle and promotional gimmicks in theaters.2.4.1 The Wolf Man and Universal Classic Monsters sequels.2.3.8 1937–1939: The decline of the studio's Golden Age.2.3.3 1932: Edgar Allan Poe double-feature and The Mummy.
2.3.1 Universal Classic Monsters (early sound era).2.2.2 Universal Classic Monsters (silent era).From its origins in trick films and German Expressionism, many sub-genres of horror have emerged throughout its history, including body horror, comedy horror, folk horror, slasher films, supernatural horror and psychological horror.ĭespite being the subject of social and legal controversy due to their subject matter, some horror films and franchises have seen major commercial success, influenced society and spawned several popular culture icons.
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Prevalent elements include death, the supernatural, cults, possession, monsters, religion and folklore, dystopian or apocalyptic worlds, mental disorders, gore and torture, cannibalism and serial killers.Ĭinematic techniques used in horror films have been shown to provoke psychological reactions in an audience. Plots within the horror genre often involve the intrusion of an evil force, event, or personage into the everyday world, and may deal with transgressive topics or themes. Horror may also overlap with the fantasy, supernatural fiction, and thriller genres. Initially inspired by literature from authors such as Edgar Allan Poe, Bram Stoker, and Mary Shelley, horror has existed as a film genre for more than a century.
Horror films additionally aim to evoke viewers' nightmares, revulsions and terror of the unknown or the macabre. A horror film is one that seeks to elicit fear or disgust in its audience for entertainment purposes.
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