Horror movies from the past were better. Am I right ?

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Wagyaa · Accepted Answer

We just getting old man 😆

Craig · Answer

It seems that way. I'm sure part of it is nostalgia, but I think another factor is that there aren't as many straight ahead horror movies being made now. A lot of very modern ones have a message, or are made to be a metaphor. I'm not saying those are bad things, but a lot of the time it dilutes the horror aspect.  Once in a while we get more of a throwback.  I guess it's four or five years old now but I thought Host had a more old school feel to it, even though it was set in (at the time) the present.

Stephen · Answer

Yes, 100%

Part of that is the heavy cynicism of the audience; we know everything we see is CGI, so why be concerned? Practical effects like “back in the day” hit harder and have a better impact on the audience. It’s all fiction, but when we know *something* is happening to the cast, we get invested.

No one can really be invested when you know that person is reacting to a tennis ball on a stick.

H.H Asri · Answer

Back in my time.... Dmn i feel old... We have special guest wearing the costume doing the jumpscare... Ahh the glorious day where people scared each other to dead

Horror movies from the past were better. Am I right ?

Horror Fellesskap

We just getting old man 😆

Back in my time.... Dmn i feel old... We have special guest wearing the costume doing the jumpscare... Ahh the glorious day where people scared each other to dead