The Top Five Modern Horror Movies
People often lapse into claims that horror has been reduced to a bloody and disgusting genre which lacks the depth and beauty of classics like those which were made by Alfred Hitchcock. However, this is hardly the case, and I encourage those of you who feel this way about horror to simply will yourself to dig a little deeper into the genre and truly explore how poignant and beautiful horror can be. Bearing that in mind, here are five modern horror movies which should inspire you to understand that horror is still so much more than blood and guts.
A beautiful mood-driven film in which Nicole Kidman lives in an enormous home with her two children, who are both ill and will be harmed if allowed into the sunlight. Slowly, the claustrophobia of being locked away in the darkness begins to weigh on her, though the film refrains from any sort of outlandish responses and instead continues to slowly unravel as we witness a loving mother gradually lose her sanity while still struggling to protect and care for her children. While one might say that the pacing of the film is too slow, I would say that the pacing is exactly what it needs to be, and it only makes the slowly forming plot all the more horrifying by the time the end credits begin to roll.
In this Swedish coming-of-age story a young outcast befriends a vampire. Obviously with a premise such as this it would be relatively easy for the film to slip into something campy and impossible to take seriously, however, it wonderfully executes a dark and brooding tone which makes for a very chilling and uncomfortable viewing experience as tow wounded outcasts develop a close bond while learning to cope with the fact that the rest of the world isn't particularly fond of them. Like The Others this film is a slow burn, however, its fantastic message of love, beautiful cinematography, wonderful acting, and uncomfortably realistic special effects during its few instances of bloodshed all make for a haunting viewing experience with a surprisingly upbeat message.
Perhaps the most jump-scare heavy film on this list, Insidious utilizes the common trope of jump-scares but twists it into something genuinely horrifying rather than a way to get a quick startle out of audience members. Rather than wasting jump scares on things like doors slamming shut every scare is earned and genuine, which makes for a genuinely terrifying viewing experience with absolutely no gore or disgusting imagery. Instead of violence Insidious offers a classic ghost story which will frighten you without attempting to disgust you at the same time.
Centering around a group of young college students, It Follows offers a sort of slow and creeping scare unlike any other. The premise of the film is simply that the film's antagonist is forever following you, slowly moving but never stopping. Based on this alone the film manages to create a horrifying premise in which no one is given time to rest as this unknown being continually walks toward them, regardless of how much distance is placed. The film's soundtrack is especially fantastic, it makes use of synthesizers in a way reminiscent of classic horror movies from the 80's, which also helps the film keep the audience guessing regarding what year the film takes place in.
Written with authentic dialogue from its time, The Witch focuses on a family of puritans who have been forced out of their community due to their hardcore religious beliefs. Authentic is perhaps the best way to describe this film as a whole, with a soundtrack composed entirely out of instruments which existed in the 17th century. Bearing this in mind, this film is among the most historically accurate horror movies I have ever seen, and its strive to serve as both a historical drama and horror movie makes it enjoyable on several different levels. As the family unravels into chaos while accusations of witchcraft are thrown around the film's atmosphere darkens, and the movie proves just how talented its director, Robert Eggers, truly is.
5. The Others
A beautiful mood-driven film in which Nicole Kidman lives in an enormous home with her two children, who are both ill and will be harmed if allowed into the sunlight. Slowly, the claustrophobia of being locked away in the darkness begins to weigh on her, though the film refrains from any sort of outlandish responses and instead continues to slowly unravel as we witness a loving mother gradually lose her sanity while still struggling to protect and care for her children. While one might say that the pacing of the film is too slow, I would say that the pacing is exactly what it needs to be, and it only makes the slowly forming plot all the more horrifying by the time the end credits begin to roll.
4. Let the Right One In
In this Swedish coming-of-age story a young outcast befriends a vampire. Obviously with a premise such as this it would be relatively easy for the film to slip into something campy and impossible to take seriously, however, it wonderfully executes a dark and brooding tone which makes for a very chilling and uncomfortable viewing experience as tow wounded outcasts develop a close bond while learning to cope with the fact that the rest of the world isn't particularly fond of them. Like The Others this film is a slow burn, however, its fantastic message of love, beautiful cinematography, wonderful acting, and uncomfortably realistic special effects during its few instances of bloodshed all make for a haunting viewing experience with a surprisingly upbeat message.
3. Insidious
Perhaps the most jump-scare heavy film on this list, Insidious utilizes the common trope of jump-scares but twists it into something genuinely horrifying rather than a way to get a quick startle out of audience members. Rather than wasting jump scares on things like doors slamming shut every scare is earned and genuine, which makes for a genuinely terrifying viewing experience with absolutely no gore or disgusting imagery. Instead of violence Insidious offers a classic ghost story which will frighten you without attempting to disgust you at the same time.
2. It Follows
Centering around a group of young college students, It Follows offers a sort of slow and creeping scare unlike any other. The premise of the film is simply that the film's antagonist is forever following you, slowly moving but never stopping. Based on this alone the film manages to create a horrifying premise in which no one is given time to rest as this unknown being continually walks toward them, regardless of how much distance is placed. The film's soundtrack is especially fantastic, it makes use of synthesizers in a way reminiscent of classic horror movies from the 80's, which also helps the film keep the audience guessing regarding what year the film takes place in.
1. The Witch
Written with authentic dialogue from its time, The Witch focuses on a family of puritans who have been forced out of their community due to their hardcore religious beliefs. Authentic is perhaps the best way to describe this film as a whole, with a soundtrack composed entirely out of instruments which existed in the 17th century. Bearing this in mind, this film is among the most historically accurate horror movies I have ever seen, and its strive to serve as both a historical drama and horror movie makes it enjoyable on several different levels. As the family unravels into chaos while accusations of witchcraft are thrown around the film's atmosphere darkens, and the movie proves just how talented its director, Robert Eggers, truly is.
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