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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Lovecraftian_horrorLovecraftian horror - Wikipedia

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   2 days ago · Lovecraftian horror, also called cosmic horror [2] or eldritch horror, is a subgenre of horror fiction and weird fiction that emphasizes the horror of the unknowable and incomprehensible [3] more than gore or other elements of shock. [4] It is named after American author H. P. Lovecraft (1890–1937). His work emphasizes themes of cosmic dread ...

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   2 days ago · Horror is a film genre that seeks to elicit fear or disgust in its audience for entertainment purposes. [2] Horror films often explore dark subject matter and may deal with transgressive topics or themes. Broad elements include monsters, apocalyptic events, and religious or folk beliefs.

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   What is the main focus of a horror story?

   • The key focus of a horror novel, horror film, or horror TV show is to elicit a sense of dread in the reader through frightening images, themes, and situations. In the horror genre, story and characters are just as important as mood and atmosphere. A horror story often shocks and provokes with its exploration of the unknown.

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   What is a horror movie?

   • Horror is a film genre that seeks to elicit fear or disgust in its audience for entertainment purposes. Horror films often explore dark subject matter and may deal with transgressive topics or themes. Broad elements include monsters, apocalyptic events, and religious or folk beliefs. Horror films have existed for more than a century.

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   What is a horror story?

   • A horror story is a story in which the focus is on creating a feeling of fear. Such tales are of ancient origin and form a substantial part of the body of folk literature. They can feature supernatural elements such as ghosts, witches, or vampires, or they can address more realistic psychological fears.

   Horror story | Definition, Characteristics, Examples, & Facts

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   What is a theme in a horror movie?

   • A theme is the main idea or message the movie explores. In horror movies, themes are often dark, such as the feeling of vulnerability, the loss of innocence, or the idea of revenge. Can you name a common horror movie theme?

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4. www.britannica.com › art › horror-filmHorror film | Slasher, Psychological Thriller & Supernatural

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   May 1, 2024 · Horror film, motion picture calculated to cause intense repugnance, fear, or dread. Horror films may incorporate incidents of physical violence and psychological terror; they may be studies of deformed, disturbed, psychotic, or evil characters; stories of terrifying monsters or malevolent animals;

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   May 21, 2024 · v. t. e. Fear is an intensely unpleasant primal emotion in response to perceiving or recognizing a danger or threat. Fear causes psychological changes that may produce behavioral reactions such as mounting an aggressive response or fleeing the threat. Fear in human beings may occur in response to a certain stimulus occurring in the present, or ...

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7. www.britannica.com › art › horror-storyHorror story | Definition, Characteristics, Examples, & Facts

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   May 13, 2024 · A horror story is a story in which the focus is on creating a feeling of fear. Such tales are of ancient origin and form a substantial part of the body of folk literature. They can feature supernatural elements such as ghosts, witches, or vampires, or they can address more realistic psychological fears.

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8. neilchasefilm.com › themes-in-horrorThe 13 Top Themes in Horror Movies [With Examples]

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   May 4, 2024 · The most popular themes in horror movies are vulnerability, isolation, fear of the unknown, the unexpected, survival instincts, loss of innocence, retribution or revenge, psychological turbulence, the monstrosity of human nature, social commentary, death and transformation, chaos and disruption, and overcoming evil.

9. westportlibrary.libguides.com › WhatishorrorThe Westport Library Resource Guides: What is Horror?: About

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   6 days ago · Horror is a genre of literature, film, and television that is meant to scare, startle, shock, and even repulse audiences. The key focus of a horror novel, horror film, or horror TV show is to elicit a sense of dread in the reader through frightening images, themes, and situations.