Horror Subgenres

Nowadays the horror genre is huge and a lot of subgenres have appeared through the time. In this posts we are going to see some of those subgenres with a famous example of each one.

Slasher:

This is one of the most famous subgenres of horror. Its main characteristic is the figure of a serial killer that chases after the protagonists, who are usually teenagers or young adults in a “vacation” setting.

Ghostface from Scream (1996)

Folk Horror:

In this case we have a subgenre that is set in natural environments and unexplored places. It also deals with traditional matters and customs, showing us mysteries from past societies.

Midsommar (2019)

Gore:

This one is not for the faint of heart. Its main characteristic is the presence of violence and blood, so view discretion is advised, specially with underage viewers.

Saw (2004)

Horror:

The traditional subgenre. In it we can usually see paranormal themes like ghosts or possessions.

The Conjuring (2013)

Cursed Dolls:

This is not considered as a subgenre of horror by some people, but today there are enough movies dealing with this theme that I wanted to include it. As the name suggests, this subgenre deals with a doll or a puppet that is usually possessed or cursed.

Child's Play (1988)

Psychological horror:

The psychological horror sybgenre is very different from the rest. It usually doesn’t show any outside threats like a serial killer or a ghost. It is centered around the fears of the protagonists, like traumas, guilts, supersticios or beliefs. 

Hereditary (2018)