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Horror Films: The First of Many!

Most of us enjoy horror films year-round. Even though Halloween is considered a special occasion, there is no reason not to watch other months of the year. Some of the first horror movies were considered some of the best in cinema. There was little to no option in terms of choosing your favorite film. Nowadays we can pick up one of the classics or sit through ones released in theaters. There are ones with animals that are unsettling and ones with zombies that seem overused. There are jump scares and atmospheric movies to create tension. We will be looking at some of the very first in horror cinema and how it started. Are these films just as great to watch now as they were during release? Let’s take a quick look at how this industry came to be!

Horror as a Genre

Most of us probably know the works of Bram Stoker and Mary Shelley, who were great authors for their time. Then there is Edgar Allan Poe, who people associate most darker forms of poetry with. They have all helped influence horror as a genre in cinema and continue to do so. Ghosts, vampires, demons, zombies, and psychopaths are some of the most used and for good reasons. They can be used for comedic purposes, to tell a story, frighten you, and even evoke emotion from viewers. We know of movies such as Hotel Transylvania or Shaun of the Dead that use these elements for comedic effect. Other movies include Scary Movie (series) and Zombieland that may evoke some form of nostalgia while also being hilarious.

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