Generic Horror Movies: Why?

One reason people dislike some horror movies, particularly slashers, is that they are generic and bring nothing new to the genre. This has become even more true post-Scream, which has caused fans to expect more meta and original horror that is clever in a way that it doesn't really have to be. If you prefer …

Why Are the British Desensitised? – My Theory

I've lived in Britain for 36 years—since I was born here in late 1986—and I can't help but notice that we're a lot harder to scare than some other nationalities. I've only really known three people who get even mildly scared at horror movies. One of them, whom I've known since we were 11, has …

The Common Complaints, Questions, and Misconceptions About Horror Movies Audiences Have

In my experience, there are a lot of the same complaints made about certain horror movies. It's an endless sea that doesn't seem to result in people looking up the history or reason behind what they are complaining about. Disclaimer: I am aware that not everyone, including myself, will have these same complaints. Everything on …

My Theories About Surviving a Horror Movie: 30 Rules to Keep You Alive

There are many horror movie tropes and clichés, many of which tend to infuriate both fans and general audiences alike to the point of making a mockery of the genre. Granted, there are plenty of clichés in other genres of movies and TV, but horror seems to be the one most singled out for them. …

Why Horror Fans Shouldn’t Have to Meet a Certain Criteria

I recently subscribed to a horror content creator on YouTube, PossessedbyHorror. Her love of the unpopular that I love from the 90s/2000s (including the Thir13en Ghosts (2001) and House on Haunted Hill (1999) remakes) has very quickly made me a fan. She did a video back in August 2020 about the 10 most disturbing movies …