"The werewolf transformation scene in An American Werewolf in London is a master class in practical special effects."
"This whole franchise starting from a simple game jam entry that didn’t even win is nothing short of inspiring, and maybe we can get some more horror games like this in the years moving forward."
"Horror games evoke a feeling that a lot of genres can’t do, which is to instill fear in your tiny little heart."
"For the price of one major horror game from a AAA developer, you could play 60 of them that would arguably scare you more."
"What's so great about this though, is the fact that it's doing all of this without using tropes of regular horror media."
"The game does not play around about the dark. Usually, in horror games, they make it kind of easy to see through the darkness, but not in this game."
"Horror movies wouldn't exist if people made good decisions."
"It's one of the most stylistic and fun vampire films, but it also has some really good horror edge to it."
"The thing is a perfect film; it is a perfect horror film and it is easily my number one favorite horror film of all time."
"I make movies about fear and terror. People say, 'Why would anybody want to be scared?' I say they pay money because they are scared and they want it to be exercised."
"The legacy of 'Scream' is the new wave of meta commentary within horror that re-energized the genre."
"When it's horror, I like to go into it knowing as little as possible because there are just so many ways that it could go."
"There's something about horror movies, particularly, that draw people to that VHS aesthetic."
"We are completely at Paul's mercy as viewers just as much as the family is. It's such a clever spin on the fourth wall break."
"The Blair Witch Project was a cultural phenomenon, its influence on horror cinema and transmedia is unquestionable."
"I personally love Shudder because I love to be creeped out when I watch TV. I just love the feeling of adrenaline when I'm watching something really creepy."
"Horror is a home for outcasts, a place where anything is possible that unites fans under one glorious banner of shared truth: We love being scared."
"The Hills Have Eyes is clearly a more intellectual effort in exploitation films on Wes Craven's part and is an early example of his attempts to elevate horror's status beyond just blood and guts."
"It's cool how this game actually was like the pioneer for a lot of horror games."
"It's called Production Tales From Hell and honestly, it is professional as it explores all the problems and what-ifs behind various horror productions."
"Horror as an aesthetic allows you to be more fantastical, to go into darker places, and do things in a really fun way."
"I've always found horror to be really, really fun but also capable of moving stories with unexpected turns."
"There's strong statistical evidence that smoking, health, happiness, voting patterns, and cooperation levels are all contagious."
"Spirit Camera: The Cursed Memoir... a bunch of scary moments in video games and earned a spot alongside such greats like Resident Evil and Silent Hill."
"The Alien franchise originally was rooted more in horror rather than action, with the 1979 original standing out during a time when horror films were rather standard."
"There are few [horror games] that manage to also succeed as actual stories."
"Inspired by the cinematic works of Hideo Nakata and John Woo, FEAR distinguished itself with its sophisticated enemy AI and J-horror inspired narrative."
"Critics tend to cite the years 1968-1984 as the Golden Age of horror cinema."
"Horror today is also becoming increasingly explicit about the very real connections between onscreen horror and real life pain."
"It’s no secret that we’re living in an awesome time for horror."
"I think 'The Conjuring' needs to know when to end. That's one of the most important things in a horror franchise."
"Horror is largely a reflection of the fears percolating in any given time."
"To understand how we ended up in this goldmine of modern horror, we’re going to take you all the way back to the very first horror films."
"The horror genre, like an industrious succubus, would go on to blossom anywhere there was pain and national chaos."
"Hereditary is the one that stands above to me."
"Indie horror is thriving right now, and there have been some big hits that are completely unique and interesting."
"Five Nights at Freddy's was released on Steam and immediately became a massive hit in the horror scene."
"Movies are a whole thing, but the part here that's really interesting to me is how horror made the jump to video games."
"The final girl... is maybe the most well-known trope of horror movies."
"Horror uses gender as theater, and this flexibility of gender that horror consistently offers is another reason why the predominantly male audience feels comfortable assuming the perspective of the final girl."
"Psycho changed what we know about cinema and audience expectations and gave birth to a new sub-genre of horror: the slasher."
"All the best horror is psychological; it takes fears and dreams, things we usually struggle to articulate at all, and teases them out into exaggerations and distortions that clarify and intensify the original feelings."
"The truth of horror is that, for the most part, it's all in the mind."
"Scream is a meta film which, in this case, means it's a witty deconstruction of, a love letter to, and a commentary on the horror genre."
"The point is, Halloween, on the surface, is a very simple and effective horror film that changed the world."
"RPG Maker brought a new wave of emotionally connecting and impactful horror storytelling."
"We're living in the new golden era of horror. There are so many great movies coming out."
"It revitalizes the horror genre by both comedically commenting on its tropes, shortcomings, and cliches while also being one of the finest examples of what the horror and slasher genre can be."
"Do we just like horror movies now? They're fucking original."
"Instead of throwing an army of the dead at us, we have one zombie that the priest has been feeding... This movie has no business doing this good of a job at emulating the games."
"Reading is something that I enjoy. I really love horror and I was reading H.P. Lovecraft, Edgar Allan Poe, even some bangers from childhood."
"Since I started making horror retrospectives full-time, I've covered the big boy topics of my favorite horror film, my favorite horror guilty-pleasure, and my choice for scariest film."
"The Exorcist uprightly shared how crucial and meaningful horror was to the world and critical discourse."
"I really enjoyed it. I thought they did a really good job at showing what demonic possession is all about and just how horrible it is for the person that is possessed."
"Geller would score another monster hit returning to the horror genre with the American language remake The Grudge."
"The horror genre we know today has its roots in the eighteenth-century romance and Gothic genres."
"Despite all the endless trash that seems to come from the horror genre, there are still some real gems out there."
"Both these games exemplify the horror genre in its combination of both slow tense build-up and an atmosphere as well as being able to quickly transition to a much more fast-paced scenario and back."
"Resident Evil 7 took the series back to its foundation with its smaller skill and re-emphasis on horror."
"One of the things that horror stories can do is to show us the archetypes of the unconscious: we can see the dark side without having to confront it directly."
"It's a horror movie among other things. One critic said that it was a tapestry woven of many threads, and I thought that was a beautiful, articulate way to describe it."
"Central to the horror genre is the struggle for recognition of all that our civilization represses or oppresses."
"The true subject of the horror genre is the struggle for recognition of all that our civilization represses or oppresses."
"The absence of a woman leaves this family of men to go animalistic and primal," exploring themes of gender and civility in horror films.
"It's the ultimate act of possession and can also be seen as a demonstration of the end of capitalism," analyzing the metaphorical implications of cannibalism.
"1968's Night of the Living Dead by George A. Romero is one of the first horror movies to ever include a truly black heroic lead."
"Horror featuring and created by black people always has to do this dance of being a horror film while also pulling from black experiences to make the characters and stories more compelling and specific."
"Catharsis in horror is for the victim, not the perpetrator."
"It's horror and storytelling that go hand in hand to create a very immersive experience."
"One of the most, if not the most, realistic game that we have probably played here on the channel as far as horror goes."
"I wish more scary films aimed at kids tried this hard."
"Mob entertainment knocked it out of the park with Poppy Playtime Chapter 3, not only upping the quality of scares and gameplay that can be found in it but..."
"Jennifer's Body has become a cult classic in the horror community."
"Mystery is an important part of horror. Our minds can fill in the blanks and dream up horrors that no author could put to paper."
"We specialize in horror games and reactions."
"I always, I want them to do Venom or Carnage correct, right? Yeah, you have to, I do think it's important to do the horror aspect of them correct."
"The rise of the horror genre in entertainment."
"It's easy to forget how common horror movies and scary stories were in the Victorian era."
"If you want a brutally bat-shit insane and sometimes suffocating slasher flick, Rob Zombie's Halloween takes the tasteful sweetness of the spooky season and molds it into a sour and bitter monster movie."
"Leave a comment with your favorite and least favorite horror movies of 2021."
"A brilliant example of designers overcoming the supposed inherent limitations of their form to produce a genuinely phenomenal horror experience."
"They've thought of so many things! This is one of my favourite horror games of all time…"
"There's something about horror, specifically cosmic horror, that I find very intriguing."
"When you have the core of such a great idea, like the Lovecraftian concept, focus on the cosmic horror of it all."
"Now would be the perfect time to see some of these horror legends brought back to the big screen with a big budget."
"Juan's knack for building tension and breaking it with terrifying scares is a testament to his horror movie experience."
"Horror movies are big business but...if they look at it that way then they start making them overly palatable to a wide audience...this types of horror movies though..."
"It's not just the best horror film of 2017, but arguably among the greatest movies of the decade."
"Terrifier 2 to me ends up being one of my favorites of the year because it took all of my criticisms of the first film and made it better."
"I think Evil Dead is one of the best horror remakes ever."
"There is no denying that there wasn't an incredible amount of passion put into Saw one."
"The 1982 'The Thing' leaned heavily into body horror using practical effects to create an unforgettably nauseating and compellingly repulsive creature."
"If you've ever watched the classic science fiction horror picture Alien, you'll know that the xenomorph was created to frighten the living daylights out of ya."
"Horror shows you that any control was an illusion in the first place."
"It just adds a new layer of tension to this long-running horror character."
"Insound Mind: possibly the best Unity horror game."
"Creepypastas will continue to serve as the inspiration for several more projects in the future, some good, some bad. Either way, at least we've got entertainment."
"Deadly Premonition is kind of like the horror game version of the show Twin Peaks."
"For a movie so jam-packed with incredible actors, Bone Tomahawk is painfully ignored."
"Those looking for Blair Witch Project type scares could do a lot worse than The Ritual."
"Unlike most slashers that vie for shocks and gore, this one remains rooted in realism and the results are just as emotional as they are disorienting."
"The surprising hit of 2014's Five Nights at Freddy's has caused a Monumental Rebel effect for horror games."
"With its unique visuals and gameplay, it presented this untapped Market that being what we knocked up as mascot horror."
"Nightmare Creatures: A game I actively want to take my time and enjoy."
"There are some superhumans among us who just aren't really affected by horror... this particular list is for the rest of us."
"...but to his enormous credit, director Juan Carlos Fresnadillo went out of his way to prove his doubters wrong with one of the most queasily anxiety-inducing opening scenes in movie history."
"Horror games need to thrive on environment, atmosphere, and isolation."
"Video games are keeping things very interesting and unique and scary in ways that are very visceral."
"Released in 2008, Dead Space is a master class in atmosphere and tension."
"This movie was a success and it is very important to the horror genre."
"Christopher Lee, a British actor whose career spanned over seven decades, left an indelible mark on the genre of horror."
"One of the reasons that I love horror and scary stories like this is because it elevates human suffering to something that means something."
"You want to see this with a crowd... it's one of the best horror movies I've seen in a few years."
"Resident Evil is known for its standard horror elements, but what truly makes it a classic is its ever-evolving narrative."
"The tradition of sharing a good horror legend around the campfire is alive and well."
"Left 4 Dead 2 and its predecessor Left 4 Dead have become gaming icons and staples on how to make games involving the horror genre, zombie genre variety, and playable enemy types."
"The Amityville Horror is pretty old school in terms of supernatural cliches and tropes common to the genre yet once you get past all the creaking floorboards and moving objects the execution can be genuinely unnerving at times."
"No other horror movie of late has had quite the same impact as Hereditary."
"Horror is all in the presentation...it's all in the presentation and leaving things up to your imagination."
"Slender: The Eight Pages changed indie horror and games forever."
"Slender: The Eight Pages is great for a quick spook."
"Slender Man's Shadow improves a lot from The Eight Pages."
"It’s not perfect, but it’s one of the more effective adaptations of the Slender Man concept."
"Do read this if you love horror but you also love the idea of being Swept Away into a dark and magical forest never to be seen Again."
"Realms of the Haunting was meant to be slow and creeping, it was released to pretty much universal acclaim."
"I'm having a brain fart right now... but I love when Wes Craven pops up in Scream."
"Spiral is the most recent Saw film that is actually really good."
"The unnamed horror license is one that has marked the world of horror since its inception."
"Some of the best horror is one that always leaves you questioning."
"What I really like about zombies is that the concept turns civilization upside down."
"Get Out establishes Peele as a modern master of horror."
"Horror is known for without painting queerness as villainous by default."
"Jump scares aren't really enough, you've got to build up that anticipation and that impending dread."
"Fatal Frame 3, boy was this a nightmare to try and record."
"The works of HP Lovecraft haven't just spawned their own horror sub-genre, they've become a major part of pop culture."
"Dead Space is a game with an extensive amount of lore that uses what makes sci-fi horror so great and runs with it."
"Dead Space 1's gameplay was so well put together the team only needs to refine the intricacies of its design rather than revamp the whole production."
"Not knowing how a monster is made is scarier than knowing. That's how I feel, at least."
"PS1 horror is only getting more and more popular by the day thanks in part to projects like the Haunted PS1 demo disc."
"It's a great horror movie too, like it has really effective scary scenes."
"If you're a horror fan you're going to enjoy this one."
"A whole new way for horror fans to experience Dead by Daylight."
"Horror has the ability to not only draw attention but also improve humanity."
"Meme culture and horror are proving extremely compatible."
"It's always been a dream of mine to create a puzzle horror game."
"A competent horror game can instill a unique sense of anxiety and stress into the player."
"It is excellent it is gruesome but it is excellent."
"When two horror movie icons clash against each other it's like a match made in heaven or in this case we should say hell."
"Lovecraft has gone on to become one of the most important American Horror writers right up there with Edgar Allan Poe Stephen King and maybe even R.L Stein."
"Ravenous stands out as one of the strangest and most satisfying horror movies of the 1990s."
"Sweet Home is a must-watch horror and supernatural k-drama. It certainly lived up to the expectation as it became the first South Korean series to enter Netflix top 10 in the United States."
"Child's Play is a great and fun horror movie of the 80s and it has lots of enjoyability."
"Let's get a horror movie past that big old billion mark."
"The Cthulhu Mythos has inspired countless novels, films, tabletop games, and especially video games."
"One of the most influential, if not most influential horror game of all time."
"PT: Might be the scariest interactive horror experience I've ever had."
"Its influence on modern horror has been enormous."
"Horror gameplay is a lot more than jump scares."
"The reward was super worth it, this game is terrifying... it's probably the best in Afghan."
"One of the big appeals to me about Tremors is the fact that it is a horror franchise that takes place almost entirely in the daytime."
"Future Viking horror... colors me intrigued immediately."
"People often overlook just how important and influential the Texas Chainsaw Massacre was."
"An American Werewolf in London definitely holds up."
"The Devil's Candy is a very surprising little flick."
"The Conjuring is a really, really good movie."
"It Follows... I really, really like this one."
"A great horror movie with such a simple premise... it just thought it was such a unique way they unfolded the story."
"The menu... it never really glorifies that the way most horror movies do."
"Event Horizon is as much fun as it gets in horror."
"Horror movies were primarily for a younger male audience... we became the first horror date movie." - Robert Englund
"Fear is a game that deserves your money and your time."
"If you're looking for a scary horror comic for adults... strange embrace by David Hein is just will totally knock your socks off."
"The enduring appeal and terror of A Nightmare on Elm Street comes down to the genius of Wes Craven."
"Definitely go play it if you love short but fun horror experiences."
"A nightmare on elm street was an immediate success going on to gross more than 25 million domestically and 57 million dollars total worldwide."
"It's not a horror movie where the horror doesn't work, either because the horror is non-existent or emotionally wrong or just plain dumb."
"Horror can be incredibly beneficial for trauma survivors by allowing them to delve into a world that is alien but familiar at the same time."
"Horror challenges us to grow and begin a process towards becoming stronger and more confident individuals."
"Kudos to the guy who's made this horror game, seriously."
"An evolution in the way horror games are being made."
"It's like they pulled all of the scary moments from all the horror movies into one story."
"The slasher's sub-genre has been a staple of horror films for decades."
"Scream asked the question: what would happen if characters in a slasher were aware of the rules of a slasher?"
"I loved Tim Curry as the creepy Pennywise, a clown is forever gonna give kids nightmares."
"American Werewolf in London just made me feel like this is something that could happen to me one day."
"We're going to revolutionize what horror means in interactive media."
"I consider sinister... one of the scariest horror movies out there."
"That sounds horrific and depraved and deranged, and I can't wait."
"Barbarian is a definitive piece of horror Cinema."
"If this scares you, don't watch it in the dark."
"We haven't gotten a horror film as fresh as Barbarian in a while."
"Analog horror is a genre of horror that is centered around old television broadcasts... most prominent example is local 58..."
"This game was really scary, got me on so many jump scares."
"It wants to be a true horror game and it does that extremely well."
"The opening sequence of Texas Chainsaw Massacre is arguably the greatest in horror history."
"This is the first one, six movies in, they finally have a Jason that feels like a mythic kind of classic monster."
"It's the only one that I would say is a legitimately good movie beyond being just a good Friday the 13th movie."
"The Conjuring Universe is the highest grossing horror franchise of all time."
"It's definitely an industry worth supporting if you're a fan of all things creepy."