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Horror In Hollywood

Horror films have enjoyed great acclaim since the time of their inception. It is difficult to say why this is, and different critics have different views on the subject. Below some of these views are highlighted, with a discussion of the most popular horror films.

The Classics
People appear to enjoy what instils a sense of not only fear, but also nostalgia. Thus, remakes of the old favorites such as "Psycho", as well as the modern perspective on an old theme such as the Halloween movies revived through "Jason X" appeal to large audiences. Modern special effects techniques, of course, also enhance the experience of a horror film to a degree unknown to audiences of as little as a decade ago.

Vampires also seem to have as much appeal in the movies as they do in literature. Apart from the countless "Dracula" films, the newer vampire, such as Anne Rice's Lestat and Louis in "Interview with the Vampire" seems to have taken over the cinema. Accompanying them we find the......


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