By Katy Nguyen, Staff Writer
It’s spooky season and you’re probably looking for some scary movies to watch. Horrors and thrillers both intrigue the audiences’ excitement and arouse fear; however, they are very different genres and most people find it hard to differentiate between them.
Horror
This genre is meant to “horrify” and make the audience fear for themselves. It initiates fear and is intended to make you jump out of your seat. These movies are typically more gory and graphic.
Some classics include “The Shinning,” “The Exorcist,” “The Conjuring,” the “Insidious” series, “Paranormal Activity” and “Halloween.”
Thriller
Thrillers are more psychological and give the audience a sense of excitement and anxiety; they keep you hanging on your seats rather than jumping out of it. While, horrors can also have these features, thrillers make the audience continuously ask, “What’s next?”
“The Silence of the Lambs” is one of the most well known thrillers. Some others include “Get Out,” “Gone Girl Split” and many more.
Essentially, “the difference between thrill and horror is basically nervous versus scared,” said Justin Zagari, an independent filmmaker.
Although the genres have many differences, they share a common characteristic: suspense. These movies keep you constantly on the edge, making them the perfect movies to give you a good scare for Halloween.
