Horror novels

Frankenstein and Dracula are stories of monsters that cause destruction and stress for other people. Both stories are classic horror stories that present similar, yet different characters. The main characters in both fight to defeat the monsters. In Frankenstein, the protagonist Victor Frankenstein studied at a university in Ingolstadt, and became fascinated with the creation of life. Victor Frankenstein was very smart, yet very foolish. Trying to be godlike, he discovered how to bring…

Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956) was a horror/science fiction film that responded to the Cold War and Atomic Age anxieties of the 1950s. On the surface, this was a typical 50s B-movie (low-budget commercial film), but it became one of the best science fiction thrillers of the period because it highlighted contemporary fears. The movie’s title was taken from Jack Finney’s source novel, The Body Snatchers (1955). Under Allied Artists, Invasion of the Body Snatchers was directed by Don Siegel…

Frankenstein by Mary Shelley definitely qualifies to be placed in the horror genre of books. It has many of the elements needed to be a horror story. There are many extreme and lonely landscapes in Frankenstein, for example, the desolate island that Victor creates and destroys Frankenstein’s companion. The mysterious atmosphere also keeps the reader guessing what will happen next, and the creation of Frankenstein is also supernatural but it is explained in the story. There is also very high…

Finding a good horror movie is a lot like shucking oysters in search of a pearl; one must weed through disgusting and disappointing messes until a true treasure is discovered. Unfortunately, Scott Derrickson’s Sinister is more of a mess than it is a pearl. The film follows the life of washed-up horror writer Ellison Oswalt, who moves his family into a home where a grisly murder has taken place. Oswalt believes that writing a novel about the murders will help reboot his career. After discovering…

The Undead Horror Stephen King films are known for their suspense and horror. Pet Sematary (1989) tells the story of a family who moves to Maine and discovers that the local sematary is haunted. In this film, one of the most important themes is horror. Horror is the feeling of fright and fear. The theme of horror is clearly illustrated through the use of various film devices in several important scenes from Pet Sematary. First, film devices and techniques in the scene where Rachel comes back…

willingness to watch horror films. Some people get a thrill out of watching horror films while others avoid the experience altogether. Humans try to eliminate fear from their lives, but fear in moderation is beneficial. While fear is often an emotion people tend to avoid, some actually embrace it as a result of fear creating feelings of joy and a rush. Fear motivates one to keep moving forward, creates the feeling of invincibility, and forces a person to live in the moment. Horror stories have…

the author of numerous horror novels, implies in “Why We Crave Horror” that all humans “dare the nightmare” although that may not be the case. He believes this due to the fact that people can show that they are not afraid, though some do get a fright from time to time. This adds on the to human experience which gives people a better understanding of the human condition which is that, the human experience. It gives a better understanding of why people go to see those horror movies, despite the…

Literary Techniques and the Horror of The Turn of the Screw One purpose of Henry James’ gothic novella The Turn of the Screw is to instill fear in the reader. There are several features of this work that make the story horror inducing; first, James’ deals with the idea of the corruption of innocence of children. In the story’s opening chapter, the observation is made that the corruption of a child in a ghost story “adds a particular touch” (James 115). Fear is also associated with the…

Mailer, known to be the first independent filmmaker. Dr. J read Mailer’s novels (a couple…

Horror fiction films are designed and created to bring fear and panic to it’s viewers and get a physiological response. These types of movies are created to depict the more darker sides of life in a form that still entertains its viewers. They are meant to be nothing other than scary. Horror films have been typically “off-limits” to children because of the contents within it. Now, horror films from the early twentieth century have adapted to become suitable for younger children. But how has the…