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Table of Contents
- History of Horror Movies.
- Definitions
- How can Horror movies contribute to society?
- How has Horror Movies affected society?
- What is the future of horror movies?
Definitions
1.) Horror- The intense feeling of fear, shock or
disgust
2.) Movie- a story or event recorded by a
camera as a set of moving images and shown
in a theater or on television; a motion
picture.
3.) Society- the aggregate of people living
together in a more or less ordered
community.
When Horror movies first came out, it was during the silent movie era, these movies were scary because they were based on Fiction story characters such as Dracula, Werewolf etc.
Then after Movies grew in popularity, Movie studios began to produce horror movies that were based on Mad Scientists who perform immoral experiments.
Then horror movies came to an era where they we taken seriously, both critically and popularity, these movies included Jaws, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The Omen etc.
In the early 2000’s, Horror was mostly just about death itself and How it affects people around you. Perfect example would be the Final Destination movie franchise.
Now, we are at a time where torture horror movies are popular, with the Saw Movie Franchise being one of the highest grossing horror franchises movie to date.
1.) Can Horror Movies contribute to society?
Horror Movies can contribute to society in
ways other forms of entertainment can not. They
can highlight social issues in the world. They can
give a sense of wonder to the public as to why
things happen. They can also give entertainment
to people who want to step out of the real world
and into a fictional world.
2.) How have they affected Society?
Horror movies have been a source of
entertainment for society. However they have
always been a source of controversy for society as
well. But, they have lived for decades now. Only
because It’s a way for people to get out of the real
world and step into a world of scary monsters and
scary people. They have been a source enjoyment
and fear for us all.
3.) What is to come from Horror Movies in the future?
Horror will always be a part of society and
they will always affect us as a society. Movies
however might not be. But, the stories of
horror will always be around even if movies
are not.. But, until Films are outdated and is
replaced with a new form of entertainment,
Horror will always be around no matter what.