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Horror Film
Horror is a film genre that seeks to elicit physical or psychological fear in its viewers. Horror films often explore dark subject matter and may deal with Transgressive art, transgressive topics or themes. Broad elements of the genre include Monster movie, monsters, Apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic fiction, apocalyptic events, and Religion, religious or Folk horror, folk beliefs. Horror films have existed History of horror films, since the early 20th century. Early Inspirations predating film include folklore; the religious beliefs and superstitions of different cultures; and the Gothic fiction, Gothic and Horror fiction, horror literature of authors such as Edgar Allan Poe, Bram Stoker, and Mary Shelley. From its origins in silent films and German expressionist cinema, German Expressionism, horror became a codified genre only after the release of Dracula (1931 English-language film), ''Dracula'' (1931). Many sub-genres emerged in subsequent decades, including body horror, comed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
History Of Horror Films
The history of horror films was described by author Siegbert Salomon Prawer, Siegbert Solomon Prawer as difficult to read as a linear path, with the genre changing through the decades, based on the History of film, state of cinema, Audience theory, audience tastes and History, contemporary world events. Films befpre the List of horror films of the 1930s, 1930s, such as early German expressionist cinema and trick films, have been retrospectively described as horror films, since the genre did not become codified until the release of ''Dracula (1931 English-language film), Dracula'' (1931). ''Dracula'' was a box office success, leading Universal Pictures, Universal and several other American film studios to develop and popularise horror films well into the List of horror films of the 1940s, 1940s. By List of horror films of the 1950s, the 1950s, horror was often made with Science fiction horror, science fiction themes, and towards the end of the decade horror was a more common genre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Psychological Horror (film And Television)
In films and television series, psychological horror creates tension through exploiting the shared psychological and emotional vulnerabilities of the human psyche, differing from traditional horrors, where the source of the fear are material threats like grotesque monsters, serial killers, or aliens, as well as the splatter and slasher film genres which derive its frightening effects from gore and graphic violence. In Jungian psychology, this concept aligns with the "shadow" archetype, which encompasses darker, often repressed human traits like dread and paranoia of others, oneself, and the world. Characteristics Bill Gibron of PopMatters defined psychological horror films as a genre that prompts tension and unease, relying on the audience’s or character’s imagination to fill in what isn't explicitly shown on screen. Rather than drawing out a visible threat, like zombies in an apocalyptic terrain, the ''anticipation'' of a threat is drawn out. This cinematic and story ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Max Schreck As Count Orlok In Nosferatu – Eine Symphonie Des Grauens (1922)
Max or MAX may refer to: Animals * Max (American dog) (1983–2013), at one time purported to be the world's oldest living dog * Max (British dog), the first pet dog to win the PDSA Order of Merit (animal equivalent of the OBE) * Max (gorilla) (1971–2004), a western lowland gorilla at the Johannesburg Zoo who was shot by a criminal in 1997 Brands and enterprises * Australian Max Beer * Max Hamburgers, a fast-food corporation * MAX Index, a Hungarian domestic government bond index * Max Fashion, an Indian clothing brand Computing * MAX (operating system), a Spanish-language Linux version * Max (software), a music programming language * MAX Machine * Multimedia Acceleration eXtensions, extensions for HP PA-RISC Films * Max (1994 film), ''Max'' (1994 film), a Canadian film by Charles Wilkinson * Max (2002 film), ''Max'' (2002 film), a film about Adolf Hitler * Max (2015 film), ''Max'' (2015 film), an American war drama film * Max (2024 film), ''Max'' (2024 film), an Indian Kannad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
German Expressionist Cinema
German expressionist cinema () was a part of several related creative movements in Germany in the early 20th century that reached a peak in Berlin during the 1920s. These developments were part of a larger Expressionist movement in Northwestern European culture in fields such as architecture, dance, painting, sculpture and cinema. Characteristics German Expressionism was an artistic movement in the early 20th century that emphasized the artist's inner emotions rather than attempting to replicate reality. German Expressionist films rejected cinematic realism and used visual distortions and hyper-expressive performances to reflect inner conflicts. History The German Expressionist movement was initially confined to Germany due to the country's isolation during World War I. In 1916, the government banned foreign films, creating a sharp increase in the demand for domestic film production, from 24 films in 1914 to 130 films in 1918. With inflation also on the rise, Germans ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Highest-grossing Horror Films
The following page lists the highest-grossing horror films, highest-grossing horror film franchises at the box office and the biggest opening weekends for many horror films. The figures have not been adjusted for inflation. Highest-grossing horror films : Highest-grossing horror film franchises and film series Highest-grossing horror films by year Timeline of highest-grossing horror films By tickets sold The following is a list of horror films which sold more than 25 million tickets. See also * Lists of highest-grossing films ** List of highest-grossing R-rated films * List of highest-grossing media franchises Notes References Other sources *'' Alien'' **'' Alien'' (1979) *** *** **'' Aliens'' (1986) *** *** **''Alien 3'' (1992) *** *** **'' Alien Resurrection'' (1997) *** *** **'' Alien vs. Predator'' (2004) *** *** **'' Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem'' (2007) *** *** **''Prometheus'' (2012) *** *** **'' Alien: Covenant'' (2017) *** *** **'' Alien: Romulus'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thai Horror
Thai horror refers to horror films produced in the Thai film industry. Thai folklore and beliefs in ghosts have influenced its horror cinema. Horror is among the most popular genres in Thai cinema, and its output has attracted recognition internationally. '' Pee Mak'', for example, a 2013 comedy horror film, is the most commercially successful Thai film of all time. History ''Thai Cinema: The Complete Guide'' states that "the history of Thai cinematic achievements is to a large extent the history of Thai horror." '' Nang Nak'' (1999) has been described as a key part of " Thai New Wave". ''Shutter'' (2004) was critically acclaimed and commercially successful locally and internationally. ''The film'' was successful in Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines and Brazil, and was remade in the United States and in India. '' Pee Mak'' (2013), a comedy horror, became the highest-grossing Thai film of all time upon its release. ''The Medium'' (2021), a Thai- South Korean co-production, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Korean Horror
Korean horror horror film, films have been around since the early years of Cinema of Korea, Korean cinema, however, it was not until the late 1990s that the genre began to experience a renewal. Many of the Korean horror films tend to focus on the suffering and the anguish of characters rather than focus on the explicit "blood and guts" aspect of horror. Korean horror features many of the same motifs, themes, and imagery as Japanese horror. Modern South Korean horror films are typically distinguished by stylish directing, themes of social commentary, and genre blending. The horror and thriller genres are cited as gaining international attention to South Korean Cinema. Several Korean horror films have been adapted into English-language Hollywood films such as ''Oldboy (2003 film), Oldboy'' (2003), ''Into the Mirror'' (2003), and ''A Tale of Two Sisters'' (2003). ''Train to Busan'' (2016) and ''The Wailing (2016 film), The Wailing'' (2016) are rumored to currently have remakes in talk ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japanese Horror
Japanese horror, also known as J-horror, is horror fiction derived from popular culture in Japan, generally noted for its unique thematic and conventional treatment of the horror genre differing from the traditional Western representation of horror. Japanese horror tends to focus on psychological horror, tension building (suspense), and the supernatural, particularly involving ghosts (''yūrei'') and poltergeists. Other Japanese horror fiction contains themes of folk religion such as possession, exorcism, shamanism, precognition, and ''yōkai''. Media in which the genre of Japanese horror fiction can be found include artwork, theater, literature, film, anime and video games. Origins The origins of Japanese horror can be traced back to the horror fiction and ghost stories of the Edo period and the Meiji period, which were known as '' kaidan'' (sometimes transliterated ''kwaidan''; literally meaning "strange story"). Elements of these popular folktales have routinely been use ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Supernatural Horror Film
Supernatural horror film is a film genre that combines aspects of supernatural film and horror film. Supernatural occurrences in such films often include ghosts and demons, and many supernatural horror films have elements of religion. Common themes in the genre are the afterlife, the devil, and demonic possession. Not all supernatural horror films focus on religion, and they can have "more vivid and gruesome violence". Comparisons For such films and other media, critics distinguish supernatural horror from psychological horror. Mathias Clasen writes in ''Why Horror Seduces'', "Supernatural horror involves some kind of suspension or breach of physical law, usually embodied in or caused by some kind of supernatural agency such as an uncanny monster or a ghost... psychological horror, on the other hand, does not involve violations of physical law, but features naturalistic (if often implausible) menaces and scenarios." Paul Meehan also distinguishes supernatural horror films from psy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Splatter Film
A splatter film is a subgenre of horror films that deliberately focuses on graphic portrayals of gore and graphic violence. These films, usually through the use of special effects, display a fascination with the vulnerability of the human body and the theatricality of its mutilation. The term "splatter cinema" was coined by George A. Romero to describe his film '' Dawn of the Dead'', though ''Dawn of the Dead'' is generally considered by critics to have higher aspirations, such as social commentary, than to be simply exploitative for its own sake. The term was popularized by John McCarty's 1981 book ''Splatter Movies'', subtitled: ''Breaking The Last Taboo: A Critical Survey of the Wildly Demented Sub Genre of the Horror Film that Is Changing the Face of Film Realism Forever''. The first significant publication to attempt to define and analyse the 'splatter film', McCarty suggests that splatter is indicative of broader trends in film production. Though splatter is associated wit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Slasher Film
A slasher film is a subgenre of horror films involving a killer or a group of killers stalking and murdering a group of people, usually by use of bladed or sharp tools. Although the term "slasher" may occasionally be used informally as a generic term for any horror film involving murder, film analysts cite an established set of characteristics which set slasher films apart from other horror subgenres, such as monster movies, splatter films, Supernatural horror film, supernatural and psychological horror films.Petridis, Sotiris (2014).A Historical Approach to the Slasher Film. Film International 12 (1): 76–84. Critics cite psychological horror films such as ''Peeping Tom (1960 film), Peeping Tom'' (1960) and ''Psycho (1960 film), Psycho'' (1960) and the Italian ''giallo'' films as early influences.Mark D. Eckel (2014). "When the Lights Go Down". p. 167. WestBow Press. The genre hit its peak between 1978 and 1984 in an era referred to as the "Golden Age" of slasher films. Notable ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Erotic Horror
Erotic horror, alternately called horror erotica or dark erotica, is a genre of fiction in which sensual or sexual imagery are blended with horrific overtones or story elements for the purpose of sexual arousal. Horror fiction of this type is most common in literature, film and video games. Ero guro , also known as just ''guro'', is a Japanese genre of erotic art that focuses on a mix of eroticism with grotesque and horror elements. Originating from the '' ero guro nansensu'' subculture of the ''Shōwa'' era, it first gained prominence in the popular literature of Japan in the 1920s and 1930s, and regularly features violent scenes such as dismemberment, disembowelment, eyeball gore, and exploding wombs. Following the Sada Abe Incident of 1936, in which a woman strangled and castrated her lover for sexual pleasure, ''ero guro'' media faced censorship. Such erotica made a reemergence in the postwar period, especially in manga. Later subgenres of hentai would be influenced by '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
