Movies
Arguably the most well known slasher film, released in 1978, follows the acts of the masked killer with the initials M.M.
What is Halloween?
The action of scaring the audience with a sudden and unexpected action or event, commonly used for a quick scare.
What is a jumpscare?
The horror sub genre tackling subjects of the mind and what drives the characters throughout the film, typically focusing on making a lasting impression than being scary.
What is psychological?
Within the monster genre, this subgenre features extraterrestrial beings like in the movie "Nope."
What is Sci-fi and Aliens?
This blood sucker is the most well known monster of classical horror, and is based off the 1897 novel by Bram Stoker of the same name.
Who is Dracula?
A 1988 American gothic dark fantasy comedy horror with a recently released sequel and an upcoming theatrical performance at the Hult center in Eugene.
What is Beetlejuice?
This movie defined the horror genre.
What is the Cabinet of Dr. Caligari?
The horror sub genre focusing on a humanoid killer who kills off the cast, which saw a popularity spike in the 1970s to 1980s.
What is slasher?
"The Descent" is an example of this psychological subgenre.
What is phobia?
Remember, it was the doctor who the movie was named after, not this stitched up monster.
Who is Frankenstein's Monster?
A gory film where a group of people do unspeakable acts while "playing a game."
What is Saw?
This was the first horror movie.
What is "Le Manoir Du Diable?" or What is the Castle of the Devil?
This genre of Horror is typically seen through he lens of a go-pro or camera, and is purposefully low quality for the atmosphere. Ever heard of a certain witch's project?
What is Found Footage?
Tusk, the Fly and District 9 are examples of this grotesque and disturbing subgenre.
What is body horror?
This monster was awoken from his sandy slumber after archeologist read his cursed scroll.
Who is the Mummy?
"All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy."
What is The Shining?
The 1950's did not start a new franchise but provides new scares and techniques to the genre while producing some of the best known horror movies during this period of cinematic history.
What was the horror renaissance?
This form of horror tends to poke fun at the very genre it's a part of, breaking down and mocking the tropes we commonly see in the wider Horror Genre.
What is Parody Horror?
Final Destination gets it reputation for its violent but realistic freak accidents in this subgenre of the gore.
What is splatter?
This monster has been adapted time and time again, first being adapted in 1925, then again in 1943, all based on the novel of the same name in 1910. They say he has a taste for Sopranos.
Who is The Phantom of the Opera?
A ritual to please the Old Ones needs specific archetypes, even if science has to intervene.
What is The Cabin In The Woods?
A director's goal is to cause the audience to have this feeling present during the entire movie and uses camera techniues to create this.
What is suspense or tension?
This focuses on the meaningless we have against the unknown, that we are never in control, because we can't even comprehend the larger picture. We can't even comprehend anything.
What is Cosmic/Lovecraftian Horror? (Eldritch fits)
When you find some hillbillies with chainsaws going after some city slickers, you have probably run into the set of this subgenre.
What is backwoods horror?
This monster lived in the Amazon rain forest, until researchers found his dark, watery paradise. One that you may have seen during book fairs in the 2010s.
Who is The Creature from the Black Lagoon?