Horror
Horror uses anticipation, off-screen space and vulnerability. Night of the Living Dead explores collective threat and confinement. Check content information even for older works.
Use these works as starting points and compare their pace, viewpoint and form. Genres overlap: one work may offer several experiences. We retain a main category to simplify navigation.
Night of the Living Dead
George A. Romero
House
Nobuhiko Obayashi
The Night of the Hunter
Charles Laughton
What to watch for
Find the first sign of a threat before it is shown. Does sound, framing or a character’s gaze announce it?
Frequently asked questions
Why watch space?
Compare hidden areas and exits. Night of the Living Dead uses confinement; House transforms familiar objects. Playfulness does not remove violent imagery.