There are many different types of horror movies, each with its own unique scares. Some popular horror movie subgenres include slasher films, creature features, demonic possessions, and found footage films.
Slasher films are a subgenre of horror movies that typically feature a psychopathic killer stalking and murdering his victims. The first slasher film is widely considered to be Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho from 1960. Some of the most popular slasher films include Halloween, Friday the 13th, and A Nightmare on Elm Street.
Creature features are another type of horror movie that often features monstrous or supernatural creatures terrorizing innocent people. One of the first creature features was Universal’s 1931 classic, Frankenstein. Other popular creature feature films include The Wolf Man, The Mummy, and Dracula.
Demonic possession films are a type of horror movie in which evil spirits take control of people’s bodies and minds, often with horrific results. One of the most famous demonic possession films is The Exorcist from 1973. Other popular demonic possession movies include The Amityville Horror, Paranormal Activity, and The Conjuring.
Found footage films are a relatively new subgenre of horror movies that gained popularity in the 2000s. These films are shot entirely from the perspective of handheld cameras or security cameras, giving them a feeling of realism that can be quite unsettling. Some of the most popular found footage horror movies include The Blair Witch Project, [REC], and Paranormal Activity.
Lovecraftian horror is a subgenre of horror fiction that is named after and inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft, a 20th-century American writer who is widely regarded as one of the greatest horror writers of all time. Lovecraft’s stories are known for their depiction of cosmic horror, in which humanity is confronted with the unimaginable and terrifying realities of the universe and our place in it. His stories often feature ancient, powerful deities and otherworldly beings that pose a threat to humanity, as well as characters who are driven mad by their encounters with these horrors. The genre is characterized by its use of cosmic themes, ancient deities and otherworldly beings, and a sense of overwhelming dread and fear.