Many may think that horror movies are just about jump scares. However, this is a genre with a vast range of narrative, aesthetic and cinematographic possibilities. Just in recent years, for example, the audience has come across movies with strong social metaphors, monsters that play with the imagination and a shared universe.
In the latter case, no superheroes. Ed and Lorraine Warren are the conductive wires of the entire "Conjuring" universe, which features bizarre demons, cursed dolls and even possessed nuns. And there are already eight movies! Among them, a complete "Annabelle" trilogy, three main films and even an obscure one, "The Curse of La Llorona."
But of course, we can't forget the "traditional" ghosts, in movies that have become perfect representations of this figure. Productions like "Poltergeist" and "The Ring" left many people sleepless and afraid of the dark at night.
Other stories that yield "infinite" franchises are productions about killers. Movies like "Child's Play," "Friday the 13th," "Scream" and "A Nightmare on Elm Street" stirred up the public's emotions, who learned to be afraid -- and to laugh -- at characters like Freddy Krueger, Jason and even the doll Chuck. They have won dozens of films and even remakes.
Modern Monsters
Going beyond the obvious, several films have begun to bet on updated monsters and speak about current pains. In "The Invisible Man," for example, there is an update on the classic figure. He ceases to be a man suffering from not being seen, to be a man who practices domestic violence and still isn't seen by society.
Another film that bets on an intense metaphor and that won over audiences for it is the Australian "The Babadook." Directed by Jennifer Kent, the feature film delves into the theme of depression using the bizarre figure of a haunting. "Midsommar: The Evil Doesn't Wait for Night" takes a similar path, but with a different aesthetic.
Netflix, meanwhile, has bet on the Spanish film "The Well" to draw attention to human woes. Although the metaphor is not as subtle as "The Babadook" and "Midsommar," it is something relevant, current and that caught people's attention. After all, there's nothing better to talk about social and political reality than through horror and suspense.
Experiences
Finally, for those seeking entertainment without commitment, horror also offers options. "A Quiet Place" and its forthcoming sequel bring an exciting story about creatures that pursue humans through sounds. It's a nerve-wracking and different experience that enchanted fans. It's a movie about family, survival and humanity.
It's worth mentioning that it's worth visiting the classic horror films, like "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari" and "Nosferatu." They give a different view on the genre and its evolution, but still, they are just as frightening as they were almost 100 years ago.
What are the most famous horror movies of today?
Many may think that horror cinema is all about scares. However, this is a genre with an immense range of narrative, aesthetic and cinematic possibilities. Only in recent years, for example, audiences have encountered films with strong social metaphors, monsters that stir the imagination and a shared universe. For example, 'M3GAN', 'Terrifier 2' and 'X: Mark of Death' are blockbusters, each with their very different particularities. The universe of 'Conjuring' already has ten years of existence In the latter case, no superheroes. Psychics Ed and Lorraine Warren are the lifeblood of the entire Conjuring universe, which features bizarre demons, cursed dolls and even possessed nuns. And there are already more than eight films! Among them, a complete 'Annabelle' trilogy, three main films and even an obscure one, 'The Curse of La Llorona'. Films about ghosts and assassins are great classics But of course: we cannot forget the “traditional” ghosts, in films that have established themselves as perfect representations of this figure. Productions like 'Poltergeist: The Phenomenon' and 'Ring: The Ring' left many people sleepless and afraid of the dark at night. Other stories that yield “infinite” franchises are productions about murderers. Films like 'Child's Toy', 'Friday the 13th', 'Scream', 'A Nightmare on Elm Street' and 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre' stirred the public's spirits, who learned to be afraid -- and to laugh -- - from characters like Freddy Krueger, Jason and even Chuck the doll. They won dozens of films, revivals and remakes.
What are horror movies with 'modern monsters'?
Going beyond the obvious, several films began to bet on up-to-date monsters that talk about current pain. In 'The Invisible Man', for example, there is an update on top of the classic figure. He ceases to be a man suffering, because he is not seen, to be the man who practices domestic violence and, even so, is not seen by society. Another film that bets on an intense metaphor, and which gained an audience for that reason, is the Australian The Babadook. Directed by Jennifer Kent, the feature film delves into the theme of depression using the bizarre figure of a haunting. 'Midsommar: Evil Doesn't Wait for the Night' goes down a similar path, but with a different aesthetic. Netflix, meanwhile, bet on the Spanish film 'O Poço' to draw attention to human ills. Although the metaphor is not as subtle as 'The Babadook' and 'Midsommar', it is something relevant, current and that caught people's attention. After all, there is nothing better to talk about social and political reality than through horror and suspense.
Did you know that 'A Quiet Place' is also a horror movie?
Finally, for those looking for fun without commitment, horror also offers options. A Quiet Place, like its sequel, brings an exciting story about creatures that chase humans through sounds. It's a harrowing, nuanced experience that has delighted fans. It is a film about family, survival and humanity. It is also worth mentioning that it is worth visiting the classic horror films, such as 'The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari' and 'Nosferatu'. They give a differentiated view of the genre and how current films, whether 'The Conjuring' or 'The Babadook', were generated. And, above all, this is how you can understand the diversity of the genre. Which has room for all types of taste.
