How Horror Movies Changed - An in depth look at the genre

The video explores the evolution of horror films, highlighting how they reflect societal fears and changes. From early Gothic influences to modern social issues, horror has adapted through technological advances and cultural shifts. Key eras include the 1930s sound revolution, 1950s sci-fi themes, 1960s realism, 1970s cultural reflections, 1980s slasher films, 1990s postmodernism, and 2000s torture porn. Modern horror continues to address social anxieties, with a focus on family dynamics and societal divisions.

What literary genre heavily influenced the early horror films?

• Realism

• Science fiction

• Gothic literature

• Romantic literature

What was the first all-talking horror film released in 1928?

• Dracula

• The Wolf Man

• Frankenstein

• The Terror

Which decade saw the rise of teen horror films?

• 1990s

• 1970s

• 1950s

• 1920s

Which film is considered the first splatter film?

• Psycho

• Blood Feast

• Night of the Living Dead

• The Exorcist

What social issue did 'The Exorcist' reflect according to some scholars?

• Nuclear war

• Environmental concerns

• Crisis of faith

• Economic depression

Which film is known for introducing the slasher film formula?

• Friday the 13th

• The Texas Chainsaw Massacre

• The Shining

• Halloween

What was a significant influence on horror films in the 1980s?

• The Cold War

• The AIDS crisis

• The Vietnam War

• The Space Race

Which film marked the beginning of the found footage horror genre?

• Saw

• Scream

• The Blair Witch Project

• The Sixth Sense

What theme became prominent in horror films after 9/11?

• Haunted houses

• Alien invasions

• Biological terrorism

• Vampires

Which modern horror film addresses racial issues?

• Get Out

• Bird Box

• A Quiet Place

• The Purge