As we progress in our relationship, I want you to know how I classify horror movies. Because, let's face it, horror movies are the only movies that really matter. And honesty is the foundation of a strong relationship.
I've gotten push back on my sub-genre classifications before. So if you don't agree with it, fuck you. Na, just kidding. I'm open to other interpretation.
Monster Horror – The first of all horror movies. Involves monsters either naturally occurring or man-made. Examples: Dracula, Frankenstein, The Wolfman.
Survival Horror – Involves a person or group of people not trying to defeat the antagonist, but rather just trying to stay alive or “survive.” Usually accompanied by an apocalyptic theme. Examples: Night of the Living Dead, Slither, 28 Days Later.
Supernatural Horror – Involves themes of religion, spirits, possession, ghosts, the paranormal, or heaven/hell. Examples: The Exorcist, Poltergeist, The Evil Dead.
Exploitation – Involves torture, rape, nudity, extreme gore, violence, and brutality. Examples: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The Last House on the Left, Hostel.
SciFi Horror – Involves themes of aliens, space, and science. Examples: Alien, Event Horizon, The Fly.
Slasher – Involves a psychotic person killing people in a group one by one in gory or unconventional ways. The killer usually is exacting revenge on the people because they hurt the killer or remind the killer of people who hurt them. Examples: Halloween, Friday the 13th, A Nightmare on Elm Street.
Foreign Horror – Any horror movie made outside of the USA. Can use any theme from any other sub-genre. Examples: High Tension, Martyrs, Versus.
Horror Comedy – Can use themes of any other horror sub-genre but will also include as much or even more themes of situational comedy. Examples: Evil Dead 2, Shaun of the Dead, Zombieland.
So now you know just how nerdy and demented I am about horror. I eat, breath, and sleep it. If I could, I'd marry just like Pee-Wee married that bowl of fruit salad. Now get out of my cab!
What to Expect
- T Gray
- Movie reviews and discussion about upcoming movies, mainly Sci-Fi, Horror, and Fantasy. But every once and awhile I'll throw in some other genre to keep you on your toes. Feel free to post your opinions about the movies...even if you don't agree with me. I'm up for a fun conversation about any movie. There may be some spoilers from time to time so read at your own risk.
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