Postmodern Horror Film Analysis

Postmodern horror films became relevant to the public eye sometime after the 1960’s, these films exhibit a lot less conventional ideas that weren't necessarily shown in classic horror films. Overtime post modern horror has become more visually graphic due to the higher tolerance for violence that has relatively been acquired, this is caused by the frequent exposure of violence , either it being from television programs and movies, to games and, wars, it has been an unavoidable sight Brandon, Lori. “Our Tolerance For Violence is Frightening”. Classic horror films show a strong distinction between good and evil, the films always conclude with a resolution, while postmodern horror films do the opposite by blurring the lines between good and evil, having an ambiguous ending where the monsters may prevail, also women play a far more prominent role as victims and heroes, and the characters in the story really show the spectacle of the decayed or ruined body. George A. Romero’s …show more content…
In Danny Boyle’s 28 Days Later (2002) the conclusion of the film has Jim, Selena, and Hannah recovering at a remote cottage another 28 days after they escaped the mansion. Outside the three have made a cloth banner that spells out “HELLO” laid over a field, while the three are outside a jet flies over them and the film ends with the pilot calling in a rescue helicopter. The future of the three is quite uncertain and there isn't much closure to the film. The future of Jim, Selena, and Hannah after being taken by the helicopter is uncertain and the future of humanity is also not known. In George Romero’s Night of the Living Dead (1968) it is slightly inferred that the future of humanity will prevail as the film concludes with Ben being burnt along with the other fallen zombies,but this ending isn't the most conclusive and is hinting more towards a postmodern horror