I showed six people of mixture of ages and gender these for clips, i asked them to comment on what they thought of the film as a horror, below are some of the most distinctive responses.
Extreme Gore
I know Longer find clips like this top be scary, instead it just appears to be ammature, the gore is too much. I enjoy a horror that builds suspense and has a well constructed narrative whereas i feel that Texas Chainsaw massacre focuses to heavily on the act of pain. i wouldn't let a minor watch it a it would be frightening to them but for me its a unengaged watch.
Documentry
I love the style of Grave Encounters as you really feel like your right there with them, your exploring with them. However i feel like i only like it because its rare, therefore if to many films where done in this way it would no longer interest me. Same style as Blare Witch Project. The realistic side of the this film is what appeals to me, they really play on fear that everyone already has although they tend not to admit it, the noise and shadows within your own home are reflected within this film.
Vampires
Vampires for me have become a fear of the past, whereas i believe now they have become something that intrigues us, they have taken on the human form and have become so casual that i believe many genuinely believe that they might exist. Films such as Twilight support this, but instead of being scared we are infact almost envious that we cannot see and for some even indulge in this life as in films they are portrayed as a celebrity, even higher being.
Realistic
Insidious is the scariest film that i've scene in a while. I love the fact that it has a well developed narrative as this is what i feel is lacking in many other horrors. It plays on real life emotions i could feel true empathy with the mother, and it allows you to believe that this could really happen.
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