Hor ror sub-genres By Zak foreman
slasher Basic Slasher films have existed for a very long time but became more popular in the early 80’s with the success of Halloween and Friday the 13th. This sub-genre usually features a lot of pursuits and a lot of gruesome murders. Teenage girls are often their favorite prey. Important examples include; Halloween (1978), Friday the 13th (1980) and A Nightmare On Elm Street (1984)
Monsters/creatures Existing from the early 1910’s with the first versions of Frankenstein or King Kong, the monster genre is “the” classic of horror. The characters often derive from myth, such as Big Foot or the Bogeyman. Important films include; Frankenstein (1931), The Mummy (1932) and Troll Hunter (2010)
Paranor mal ď śThe paranormal and the fear of the unknown is naturally a classic topic of horror. With everything from ghosts to demons and even witches, it is usually the part of horror cinema that gets the scariest. ď śGhosts, specters and spirits are the most common. Usually a soul of the dead that is seeking revenge on earth, by killing people. ď śImportant example include; Poltergeist (1982), The Frighteners (1996) and Mama (2013)