From this video I have learned that horror genre is unique because of its recognisable pattern. All of the horror films made go through Horror Cycles such as remakes, reboots, sequels, etc. The first horror ideas came from monsters, demons, beasts and murderers and the genre was an extension of literature and was named Gothic Horror because of its medieval settings of old creepy castles and dark forests.
The first horror film ever made is considered to the 1896 'The Manor of the Devil'
In the 1900's and 1920's they were still exploring the Gothic horror genre with Thomas Edison's 'Frankenstein' in 1910. After World War 1 Germany started exploring expressionism over real world. one example of this is 'The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari and was thought to be the grandfather of all films.
In late 1920's the film industry made a great leap when sound was developed.
Post World War 2 to 1950's was the most difficult time for the film industry due to the end of Classic Studio System and Battle with Television. During this time there was a great boom of pulp science fiction such as 'The Thing from Another World' in 1951 and the famous 'Godzilla' in 1954.
In the 1960's and on the was a great freedom in making movies due to the elimination of the restrictive Production Code in 1964 and so nudity, gore and psychology was introduced. One result of this explosion of freedom was the iconic 'Psycho' made in 1960 directed by Alfred Hitchcock who was the master of this cycle. Hammer Gothic Horror cycle was being rebooted in the UK in colour. 'The Curse of Frankenstein' made in 1957 showed nudity and blood on screen in its true colour. 1959-64 was the Edgar Allen Poe cycle with films like 'House of Usher' 1960 and 'Tales of Terror' 1962.
After this came the occult cycle with films such as 'Rosemary's Baby' 1968 and one of the most well known 'The Exorcist' made in 1973 and 'The Omen' made in 1976. 1980's 'The Shining has defied any category or imitation with its uniqueness. 'The Evil Dead' made in 1981 a blood soaked horror never intended for cinema.
Throughout the 1990's and 2000's psychological and thriller were very popular alongside torturous violence such as the film 'Saw' 2004. Furthermore, 'The Blair Witch Project; made in 1999 was the first in its sub genre of 'found footage'
In the modern day zombies have become a popular sub genre and films were made such as '28 Days Later' 2002 and 'World War Z' 2013. However, this genre is starting to fade out as comedic versions of this genre are being made such as 'Zombieland' 2010.
The first horror film ever made is considered to the 1896 'The Manor of the Devil' In the 1900's and 1920's they were still exploring the Gothic horror genre with Thomas Edison's 'Frankenstein' in 1910. After World War 1 Germany started exploring expressionism over real world. one example of this is 'The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari and was thought to be the grandfather of all films.
In late 1920's the film industry made a great leap when sound was developed.
Post World War 2 to 1950's was the most difficult time for the film industry due to the end of Classic Studio System and Battle with Television. During this time there was a great boom of pulp science fiction such as 'The Thing from Another World' in 1951 and the famous 'Godzilla' in 1954.
In the 1960's and on the was a great freedom in making movies due to the elimination of the restrictive Production Code in 1964 and so nudity, gore and psychology was introduced. One result of this explosion of freedom was the iconic 'Psycho' made in 1960 directed by Alfred Hitchcock who was the master of this cycle. Hammer Gothic Horror cycle was being rebooted in the UK in colour. 'The Curse of Frankenstein' made in 1957 showed nudity and blood on screen in its true colour. 1959-64 was the Edgar Allen Poe cycle with films like 'House of Usher' 1960 and 'Tales of Terror' 1962.
After this came the occult cycle with films such as 'Rosemary's Baby' 1968 and one of the most well known 'The Exorcist' made in 1973 and 'The Omen' made in 1976. 1980's 'The Shining has defied any category or imitation with its uniqueness. 'The Evil Dead' made in 1981 a blood soaked horror never intended for cinema.
In the modern day zombies have become a popular sub genre and films were made such as '28 Days Later' 2002 and 'World War Z' 2013. However, this genre is starting to fade out as comedic versions of this genre are being made such as 'Zombieland' 2010.
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