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    A sixteen-year-old boy sits on the couch and watches a horror movie. Suddenly, a scene where a man stabs a woman emerges on the television screen. The boy is not distressed by this scene because he is used to witnessing a great deal of violence before. He just learned a new idea and increased his criminal expertise. As a result, horror movies inspire copycat crimes. Copycat crimes are defined as those that are “inspired, motivated or modeled after acts that have occurred before in the media” (“Understanding”)

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    HORROR FILMS In this paper, I will be discussing reviews on horror films and gothic horrors using the movie mama as my main example. My aim is to analyse the horror genre and the emotional effects it has on different people. My objectives are to identify and analyse the generic elements of the horror genre, gather people’s opinions about the horror genre and to find out the reasons for these opinions. To aid my research, I have prepared and shared out questionnaires with open and closed ended questions

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    something. Horror movies specifically slasher movies do more than just entertain us in their way, they also warn us to be aware of what we’re doing or our surroundings. In most slasher films, there are certain scenarios that have been repeated and copied from the beginning of the genre. Because of the numerous imitations by other films in the past and the present the themes put forth in ground breaking slasher movies are continually reinventing the genre and have added significantly to horror movie

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    A few months ago, I brought a horror film to life. The only difference between the main character of a horror movie and me is, the main character can run. Looking at the real world through the dream world seems impossible, but sleep paralysis can do that and so much more. The most terrifying night of my life started as I was just falling asleep. I could feel my body giving in to the night and my eyelids becoming heavy, however they maintained open against my will. To maybe shake myself out of it

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    Horror, crime and thriller movies are three entirely different genres, but they share some similarities. Crime movies typically focus on a hero and the chase of a criminal. In the end, the protagonist solves the crime. On the other hand, horror movies usually focus on the dark side of life. Evil spirits or supernatural powers often creates destruction, but the protagonist defeats them. The end of the film, however, suggests that such forces will likely come back. The horror films are designed to

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    One can find it challenging to discern a thriller from a horror movie; however, close examination shows that these genres in their purest forms have diverse elements that differentiate the two. Horror movies and thriller movies can share common traits. Horror movies can give the audience a sense of thrill, and a thriller movie can horrify the audience. Both genres rely on the “fight or flight” situational effects. In the first or possibly even second act of the movie, the characters are attempting

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    The Horror Movie

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    us o the edge of our seats and horror remains one of the most popular genres of all time. What we are about to list down is not for the weak hearted as there is a good chance you’d be surrounded by imaginary ghosts and monsters… tonight. P.s salt will definitely come in handy. THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACARE The 70’s & 80’s were definitely a time for cinematic experimentation. The film directors were trying to extend the limits of what can be show to audience. This horror movie contains all the all the

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    The horror genre has become a popular genre among the movie industry. It has become a popular genre since it has been evolving throughout the years it has been around, but one of its major climax points was when the subgenre of zombies came into the mix. The zombie genre became very popular in the year 1968 when it was first introduced in George Romero’s film Night of the Living Dead. Night of the Living Dead is one of the most prominent zombie films till this date especially since it has introduced

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    A horror movie is a film that looks to inspire a physiological response, for instance, an elevated heartbeat, using dread and shocking one's audiences. In the start, authors like Bram Stoker, Mary Shelley, and Edgar Allan Poe have inspired horror films to exist as a genre for over a century through their literary work. These films frequently intend to encourage nightmares, aversions, and fears of viewers. Common elements in the horror film incorporate phantoms, vampires, devils, torment, malicious

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    The King of Horror Horror is a genre of fiction intended to frighten, scare, or disgust its readers by inducing feelings of terror. The dark allure of the this genre calls to many readers, writers, and people of the world. This ghoulish world of horror is created by masterful writers, such as Stephen King. Self-proclaimed horror and suspense writer, King is one of the world’s most popular authors. With his show-stopping novels IT and The Shining, he has forever impacted the horror genre. Stephen

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