Horror

In “Why We Crave Horror Movies”, Stephen King theorizes that everyone is mentally ill to some degree – some people Just hide it better than others. King tongue in cheek observation is offered with a touch of humour to alleviate the discomfort which the reader might feel if at any time there was the thought […]

Characteristics of the Postmodern Horror Film In our world today, box offices are flooded with giddy teenagers seeking a thrill from horror movies. Horror movies date back all the way to the 1890’s so what is it exactly that keeps viewers wanting more? According to Isabel Cristina Pinedo, there are four key elements to the […]

Lexus Marshall English 101/Sec 011 Comparison & Contrast Essay 10/16/12 Ms. Watkins In two horror films, “A Nightmare on Elm Street” and “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” the main killers have similarities and differences between each other. By their past, their killings, and weapons. In the horror film, “A Nightmare On Elm Street”, takes place in a […]

Why do we crave horror movies? Stephen king was asked this same question in an interview that was published in a Playboy magazine in 1981. King replied “we are all mentally ill” (1) and “to show we can”(3). King expressed his views on both sides stating that we all are guilty of acting mentally ill, […]