When this happens in horror, it leads to the genre feeling stale and fans becoming unsatisfied.
On the other hand, however, horror has also featured some of the most inventive storytelling in cinema.
10’Martyrs' (2008)
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Anna ultimately progressed further than any other victim.
9’You’re Next' (2011)
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Youre Nextput a spin on home-invasion horrorand turned its Final Girl into a brutal killer herself.
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8’The Wicker Man' (1973)
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In the end, Howie himself was in danger and had to fight for his life.
Strange, secretive towns are a horror staple,but few have done it as well asThe Wicker Man.
Martyrs explores a young woman’s pursuit of vengeance against those who abducted and tortured her in childhood. Accompanied by her closest friend, who shares a traumatic past, the duo uncover a harrowing truth, plunging them into a nightmarish world of cruelty and existential horror.
What truly made the movie stand out, though,was the way it broke the genres rules.
Audiences are used to the good guy winning in the end, but Howies fate was very different.
The tension escalates as he unravels the islanders' true intentions, culminating in a disturbing and unforgettable climax.
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7’Wes Craven’s New Nightmare' (1994)
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Despite its connection to theNightmare on Elm Streetfranchise, it is not considered a sequel.
6’Psycho' (1960)
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When the Davison family comes under attack during their wedding anniversary getaway, the gang of mysterious killers soon learns that one of the victims harbors a secret talent for fighting back.
When Marions loved ones realized they hadnt heard from her, they went looking for her at the motel.
The movie was based on the novel of the same name byRobert Bloch.
5’Night of the Living Dead' (1968)
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4'28 Days Later' (2002)
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While trying to hide from the zombie-like victims of the Rage, he encountered other survivors.
The movie was followed up with the sequel28 Weeks Laterandthe forthcoming28 Years Later.
A police sergeant ventures to a secluded Scottish island to investigate a missing girl’s case, only to uncover a community deeply entrenched in ancient pagan practices. As he navigates the island’s eerie atmosphere and interacts with its enigmatic inhabitants, he finds his own beliefs tested and shaken. The tension escalates as he unravels the islanders' true intentions, culminating in a disturbing and unforgettable climax. The film combines elements of horror and psychological thriller, offering a gripping exploration of cultural conflict and the dark side of human nature.
Although28 Days Laterwas heavily inspired by other zombie films,it put its own spin on the genre.
3’Black Christmas' (1974)
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During their Christmas break, a group of sorority girls are stalked by a stranger.
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2’The Cabin in the Woods' (2011)
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The films success led to a long-lasting franchise, with a total of seven entries.
Screamhelped breathe new lifeinto the genre.
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Four weeks after a mysterious, incurable virus spreads throughout the UK, a handful of survivors try to find sanctuary.
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During their Christmas break, a group of sorority girls are stalked by a stranger.
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