How long has the horror genre been around?
more than a century.
Does it overlap with any other genres?
yes
Which genres?
the fantasy, and thriller genres.
Who pioneered the depiction of supernatural events?
Georges Méliès
What was supposedly the first horror film?
"Le Manoir du Diable"
When did it come out?
1890
When did Japan first produce horror movies?
1898
Is literature commonly adapted into horror films?
authors like Edgar Allan Poe, Bram Stoker and Mary Shelley,
Do horror films often show nightmares?
yes
What kinds of elements do horror films include?
ghosts and demons
Did the first horror film have any words?
no
How do horror films elicit reactions from audiences?
, through the use of fear and shocking one’s audience