The Problems With Modern Horror Movie Scenes
I’m an angry fan, so I know what I’m talking about.
Rarely a day goes by that I don’t watch a horror film or TV show, or read some horror stories, or work on a horror screenplay.
Because the horror genre is such an essential part of my pop culture diet, I have some strong opinions on what constitutes a good horror scene and a bad horror scene, particularly in the medium of film.
In fact, in my scientifically correct opinion, I’m actually quite the amateur expert in the field of horror cinema, and will demonstrate this by outlining what I believe are some of the biggest issues with modern horror scenes.
They’re too disconnected from the logic of the plot and the deeper themes
The threat of a horror film — whether it’s a human, a monster, or a force — carries with it a set of rules that, while not necessarily explained directly to the audience, should be adhered to for the duration of the film. It can have any number of abilities and can commit any kind of action, but they must be consistent for the audience to truly be invested in what happens on screen.
This sort of problem is extremely prevalent in ghost films; why would a ghost — who can become invisible —…
