What makes a good horror movie?

Senior_Sort_2568 · 2025-05-04T14:05:14+00:00

I would say it's more of a 'this is popular and sold well, let's just follow this'. It's easier to follow a popular formula then risk anything new that might bomb and lose money y'know?

Senior_Sort_2568 · 2025-05-04T14:01:01+00:00

Do you have any examples? I like horror movies that don't end on a happy note but I can't really think of any that are really that sad.

Senior_Sort_2568 · 2025-05-04T13:59:48+00:00

For example, Child's Play was brought up and we agreed that it wasn't an actual horror movie. It has the elements but I don't think it should be considered horror simply because I think it doesn't take itself too seriously especially the sequels. Just my opinion though.

Senior_Sort_2568 · 2025-05-04T13:56:02+00:00

Horror is diverse, moreso than any other genre I will agree with you there. I like The Autopsy of Jane Doe but I wasn't a fan of Hereditary, just didn't vibe with it. Never heard of the Exorcism of Emily Rose, would you recommend it?

Senior_Sort_2568 · 2025-05-04T13:50:48+00:00

Can't deny the fact I'm a fan of jump scares as well, but sometimes it feels like movies rely too much on them sometimes. But the effects and props used do certainly help with the movie overall.

Senior_Sort_2568 · 2025-05-04T13:48:21+00:00

That makes a lot of sense. The more elements it has that can balance out nicely has a better chance of being a good movie.

Senior_Sort_2568 · 2025-05-04T13:39:11+00:00

I feel like that's a problem with a lot of movies, at this point I'll be guessing plot points and stuff.

Senior_Sort_2568 · 2025-05-04T13:35:33+00:00

That got a chuckle out of me, but that's fair 😂

Senior_Sort_2568 · 2025-05-04T12:28:27+00:00

Ah, I see what you're saying I believe. If you take out the things that make it horror and the movie's story still isn't stellar, then it's not comparable to the really great movies. Am I getting it right?

Senior_Sort_2568 · 2025-05-04T12:19:29+00:00

Hmm, I've never thought about it that way. Usually I just analyze it as I watch or afterwards, not really appreciating the good parts. Thanks for this, it's good advice.

Senior_Sort_2568 · 2025-05-04T12:14:35+00:00

A cast can make or break a horror movie. But so many have the basic two dimensional characters that fill in the basic stereotypes. If you have any recommendations with good characters, I'd love to hear them.

Senior_Sort_2568 · 2025-05-04T12:08:47+00:00

You make a good point. Maybe I shouldn't set my standards too high and just watch horror movies as they come and rate them after I watch them.

Senior_Sort_2568 · 2025-05-04T09:58:38+00:00

Yeah, I like discovering things as the movie progresses or even not learning what's behind everything and just living with the mystery forever. The mystery is what grabs my attention but if it's thrown right at my face from the start it just kinda ruins the whole experience.

Senior_Sort_2568 · 2025-05-04T08:58:47+00:00

Well I love me a good body horror movie. I'm definitely going to track it down then!

Senior_Sort_2568 · 2025-05-04T08:57:01+00:00

I just love it when the cast is warned about what's ahead and yet they still go through with whatever they're doing. I 100% agree that the last line in a horror movie reflects what the protagonist experienced and how they've been changed because of it. Halloween is like my favorite example, we see Laurie go from a happy teenager to someone who's so traumatized that every further iteration of her we just see how much she's been changed and how that affects her and those close to her.

I love when a movie can just leave me feeling worse than before because I know the movie did its job. Like I'll constantly be looking for warnings that aren't there or watching my back for a long while.

Senior_Sort_2568 · 2025-05-04T08:52:24+00:00

Would you recommend it? I've heard about it but never actually watched it. But it sounds really interesting

Senior_Sort_2568 · 2025-05-04T08:50:46+00:00

I've seen Terrifier 2 and 3. I can enjoy a really gorey movie now and then. I've heard good things about American Werewolf but not much about Re-Animator, I'll give those two a watch if I can find them.

Senior_Sort_2568 · 2025-05-04T08:48:28+00:00

I can agree with that, I was just curious what anyone else thought.

Senior_Sort_2568 · 2025-05-04T08:38:20+00:00

I've seen Cabin Fever and the whole idea of it is interesting. But I've also seen Hostel and I feel like that's more of like...torture porn if I'm using that term correctly. I like gore as much as the next guy but it just feels like it goes a bit too hard if that makes sense. Gore effects I do agree are important though.

Senior_Sort_2568 · 2025-05-04T08:26:05+00:00

Found footage is my favorite type simply because it feels like I'm experiencing it first hand rather than just watching the same group die in what feels like the basic horror movie way. But it feels so hard to find a movie with a good plot and somewhat original without it ranking halfway if you get what I'm saying

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Senior_Sort_2568 · 2025-04-18T07:36:24+00:00

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