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Why do we watch movies of the "horror" genre?

Well, why do we watch movies in general? Everyone decides for themselves what meaning a watched movie has for them. As for fear, real fear comes only in life, and no normal person will be afraid of rubber zombies. Psychology, mysticism – that's more interesting; there's something to think about. But not all horror movies express this. Some are truthful, while others rely on special effects that no longer impress anyone.
By the way, horror isn't just movies; it's also books. Will a person reading a book tremble with fear?

Horror encompasses a wide range of things. There are horror movies, horror books, horror music, horror games, horror attractions, and so on.

Furthermore, within horror itself, I see two main currents: supernatural and natural horror.

I definitely prefer the first direction. It is primarily based on things that are incomprehensible, things connected to other realms and dimensions. This is the direction that Howard Phillips Lovecraft wrote in, and he is my favorite author. I have read all of his completed works, as well as the essay "Supernatural Horror in Literature," where he discusses the origins of the genre and lists many of his predecessors and their works that are worth reading. Lovecraft's books stimulate the imagination and send shivers down your spine. Although he didn't publish a single book during his lifetime, he influenced the development of horror and science fiction as a whole. I highly recommend it to those who haven't read it yet.

I have also watched films in this direction. Of the ones I've seen, I can only remember "Insidious" and "The Exorcism of Emily Rose." The films are not bad, but they have too much Hollywood in them.

I am generally less fond of the second direction. It is based on the natural human fear of death, and with the development of civilization and comfort, unpleasant details have been added, primarily gore. The genre began to develop in the nineteenth century – at that time, cheap, sensational books about characters such as Jack the Ripper and Sweeney Todd were very popular among the lower classes. Later, cinema appeared, and it was in cinema that the genre continued to develop.

Most of the films in this genre are very unpleasant to me. Moreover, I can't stand it when a friend laughs at how a person cuts pieces of meat out of himself (Saw, number whatever). When I asked him to explain, he replied, "Come on, it's obvious that he's not really cutting himself." I don't understand this.

I can only mention the film-musical "Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street." The emphasis there is not on the dismemberment of people, but on the dark, pessimistic atmosphere.

I haven't read any books in this direction.

Returning to the poll, everyone determines their own attitude towards the genre. That's why I don't vote in the poll.

This post should be considered only as the personal opinion of its author.

"Astral"

A rather silly and underdeveloped film, although not bad. There are some good moments, but for the most part, it's a collection of clichés, absurdities, and all sorts of loose ends that lead nowhere. Many things are not explained, and we are simply presented with one fact or another. And yes, Darth Maul is turning in his grave.

Veggy wrote everything correctly, but we were trying to organize some kind of junta there.

and we were, like, taking down some kind of junta there.

You'd think you do something else on this forum besides that.

You might think so, but it would be a form of self-hypnosis and self-deception.

The only good horror writer is Stephen King. No sudden scares, no gore, no cheap thrills.
And Edgar Allan Poe has a lot of interesting works as well.

A poem about a raven?

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P.S. Most horror fans are unintelligent people. 100% true, I checked. As are action movie fans.

Sat, why did you add the last two options to the poll?

Nebok created the topic, but after the messages were moved, Set became the creator.

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Nebok also added similar options for himself, if you look at his vote.

The only good horror writer is Stephen King.

But have you read any of the others? %)
I, for example, enjoyed Bram Stoker's novels.

Arandor is a liar

By the way, the correlation between IQ and love for certain things or genres is quite rare.

A poem about a raven?

Lovecraft dedicated an entire chapter to Edgar Allan Poe in his essay. He is one of the three writers who had the greatest influence on the master of supernatural horror.

Do you trust your infometer?
I wrote most of it, and it's not necessarily about IQ.

Nebok created the topic, but after the messages were moved, Set became the creator.

Ugh, you're right. So, the same question for Neb.

Edgar Allan Poe has a lot of interesting works as well.

Yes, Edgar is great. It's a pity that the average person only knows about the raven.