Hammer Horror
A classic collection of films made by Hammer Film Productions from the mid-50s - 70s. Titles include Dracula, The Mummy and Frankenstein. These films are responsible for a lot of the film conventions that we still associate with horror today.
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)
Based on true events and, in my opinion, one of the most terrifying horror films ever made.
The Shining (1980)
A horror/thriller cross-over based on the Stephen King novel of the same name, and a classic example of Kubrick's unique style. If you have not seen The Shining, then three words: WATCH IT NOW!
A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
From the age of the 'teen horror' films. Others include, Friday the 13th and Halloween.
Scream (1996)
Wes Craven exploded back on the horror scene in 1996 with Scream; a film that showed a resurgence of the 'teen horror' genre that had seemed to die out for a while in the early 90s. The film was a huge success and was quickly followed by similar films, such as I Know What You Did Last Summer.
The Blair Witch Project (1999)
This film caused a huge stir during its release, as the producers claimed it was 'real life footage' found by a group of film students in America who were researching the history of the 'Blair Witch' myth. Soon after it was revealed that the film was, in fact, fiction. A good example of a docu-horror.
The Ring (2002)
The film was a Hollywood remake of a Japanese horror film. It was hugely popular and started a trend in Western remakes of Eastern horrors.
Examples from the lessons were:
- The Devil Inside (Horror)
- The Exorcist (Horror)
Watch them and enjoy! Leave a comment if you've seen any/watch any.
