Horror is a versatile genre with many subgenres within, including the so-called “backwoods horror.”
All of these ideas and more can be effectively represented through the isolation and mystery of a rural setting.
They are able to put aside their marital issues for the weekend to celebrate the event.
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What begins as odd behavior turns into a night from hell.
The Strangershoned in onthe simple and primal fear of one’s fellow man.
This has been a staple in horror movies for decades, including the likes ofStraw DogsandFunny Games.
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When they arrive, things immediately start getting weird.
Horror lovers are likely well acquainted with the cultural significance ofThe Blair Witch Project.
A Quiet Placehas some of the most creative and engaging world-building and visual storytelling in 21st-century horror filmmaking.
This subversive approach is one of many ways thatA Quiet Placeis so unconventionalamong its horror peers.
The Descentisa horror movie on steroids.
The group has arranged to rent a small shack on the back of a farmer’s property.
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It’s unsurprising thathorror loverTi Westmade a filmin which a ’70s-style slasher movie collides with adult entertainment.
This literal and visual expression of the progressive/conservative dichotomyfeeds right back into the story ofX.
The horror classicWake in Frightisthe definitive Ozploitation film.
Even today, the outback is an unsettling and confronting proposition for the average Australian.
Films likeWolf CreekandMad Max: Fury Roadcontinue to trade on the lawlessness of the outback and its unknowable persona.
While there, they discover an audio tape recorded by the cabin’s previous resident.
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Functioning as a remakeanda sequel toSam Rami’sThe Evil Dead,Evil Dead IIisthe ultimate cabin-in-the-woods horror film.
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