What Kind Of Horror Film Should You Make?

You should make a zombie film! You've always been drawn to the dark and dreadful, and there's something about zombies that gives you chills! The classic zombie mythology is largely attributed to George A. Romero's work with his films Night of the Living Dead (1968), Dawn of the Dead (1978) and Day of the Dead (1985).

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You should make a home invasion horror film! While these films tend to be more hybridic than other horror films, classic examples include Funny Games (1997 and 2007) as well as The Strangers (2008) and You're Next (2011). These films play on a classic fear of strangers and desire for protection, and deliver some massive scares along the way. Excellent choice!

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You should make a found footage horror film! A genre staple since 1999's The Blair Witch Project, found footage continues with recent films like [REC] (2007), V/H/S (2012) and of course, the Paranormal Activity series. Similar to home invasion films, found footage allows the mind to wander into a dark place, facing substantial fears as an audience and potentially not coming out the other side. A great, modern choice!

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You should make a Science-Fiction horror film! Sci-fi horror is one of the most popular crossover genres, beginning with films like Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956) and later maturing with Alien (1979) and Event Horizon (1997). You're all about combinations, and what could be better than putting together a heady blend of horror and sci-fi? A fantastic choice!

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The ultimate classic horror film! You should make a slasher film. The slasher is probably the most famous style of horror cinema, largely believed to have begun with Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho (1960) and evolving with films like Halloween (1978) and Friday the 13th (1980). You're all about the iconic imagery, the suspense and the downright bloody scares of the slasher -- a riveting choice!

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You should make a serial killer film! Often told from the perspective of the killer, many are based on true-life crimes. Popular examples include Silence of the Lambs (1991), Dahmer (2002) and Gacy (2003). For you, the sheer terror of horror comes from understanding the psychology behind the madness. A creepy, interesting choice!

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You should make a creature feature film! The classic sub-genre includes beloved films such as Jaw (1975), An American Werewolf in London (1981) and Gremlins (1984). You love the fear of the unknown and are totally into the idea of creating the next terrifying creepy crawly thing that goes bump in the night. Good luck. You're gonna need it!

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You should make a classic vampire film! These tend to balance horror and romance in a pretty even manner, with the scale tipped towards the former. Think Nosferatu (1922) and Dracula (1931) for old school inspiration but more contemporary examples include Salem's Lot (1979) and Cronos (1993). You're going to be the one to make the next great vampire film with a twist, we just know it!

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