Horror as Self-Reflection
According to Zefyr Lisowski's "Uncanny Valley Girls", horror is not just about fear, but also a means to understand ourselves.
A significant increase in the horror genre's market share has been observed, from 4.87% to 10.08% between 2013 and 2023.
The subgenre of prestige horror, including films like "The Babadook", "Hereditary", "Midsommer", "Get Out", "Us", "The Witch", and "The Lighthouse", is notable for its psychological complexity and stylistic polish.
Horror isn’t just about fear, but a way to understand ourselves.
Author summary: Horror films reflect human nature.