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3 days ago · From origins in silent films and German Expressionism, horror only became a codified genre after the release of Dracula (1931). Many sub-genres emerged in subsequent decades, including body horror, comedy horror, slasher films, splatter films, supernatural horror and psychological horror.
May 19, 2024 · The trajectory of horror cinema spans a century, marked by peaks and valleys that have led to the complex landscape we navigate today. The genesis of horror as a cinematic genre can be traced back to the pioneering works of George Mellies, a pivotal figure in the history of film.
6 days ago · What is the history behind horror movies? “They took directly from Victorian Gothic literature. George Melis or the Lumière brothers used cinema to create trickery and deception through graphic elements.”. Films after it, such as “The House of the Devil” and early Frankenstein films, brought horror from literature to the stage and then ...
May 19, 2024 · From game-changing directors like Wes Craven, John Carpenter, Stanley Kubrick, Kathryn Bigelow, Ari Aster, and Jordan Peele, to timeless antagonists like Sissy Spacek, Tony Todd, Max Schreck, Bill...
May 16, 2024 · Horror Films Through The Ages. This article delves into different horror films through the eras of film, starting with the Silent Era of the 1920s and ending with the Modern Era (2001--). This article delves into specific titles and their significance during the era.
May 16, 2024 · This Lib Guide provides an understanding of the "horror" film genre throughout the early 1900s to today. How has this genre stood the test of time? How have horror tropes, characters, and plots changed over time? How do horror films reflect society?
May 16, 2024 · This LibGuide analyzes the rise in popularity of Horror Films from the early 1900s to today. How did horror films garner strong fan bases? Which horror films have had a long-lasting effects on the film industry?
