A horror movie is a type of film that is designed to scare and evoke fear in its audience. These movies usually incorporate elements such as supernatural creature, suspenseful music, and terrifying imagery to create a sense of horror and dread.
Common themes in horror movies include haunted houses, monsters, ghosts, serial killers, and psychological terror.
SOME HORROR MOVIES
- THE CONJURING (2013):- The conjuring follows the real-life experiences of paranormal investigators, Ed and Lorraine Warren, as they help a family facing demonic possession in their farmhouse. The plot revolves around a family who experienced paranormal activities in their farmhouse in Rhode island in the 1970s. This film received critical acclaim and was a commercial success, grossing over $319 million worldwide. this film directed by JAMES WAN. Release date:- 2 August 2013
THE CONJURING 2 (2016):- The film follows another case investigated by the warrens, known as the Enfield Poltergeist. the plot is set in London, where a single mother and her four children are haunted by an evil spirit. Like its predecessor, the film received positive reviews and grossed over $320 million worldwide. This movie also directed by JAMES WAN. Release date:- 10 June 2016
THE CONJURING 3 (2021):- This movie directed by MICHAEL CHAVES and written by David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick, The conjuring 3 explores the warrens’ investigation into the demonic forces behind the murder and their attempts to protect Johnson from a malevolent entity. The movie received mixed reviews from critics but was a commercial success, grossing over $201 million worldwide. It is known for its intense and atmospheric scares, relying on both practical effects and jump scares to create a sense of horror. Release date:- 13 August 2021
2. THE NUN:- The nun is a supernatural horror film released in 2018. The movie is directed by CORIN HARDY and written by GARY DAUBERMAN. The story takes places in 1952 and follows a Catholic priest, Father Burke, and a novitiate, Sister Irene, as they investigate the mysterious suicide of a nun at a remote abbey in Romania. they are accompanied by a local villager named Frenchie, who found the body.
The nun received mixed reviews from critics but was a commercial success, grossing over $365 million worldwide. It has since gained a cult following and has been praised for its atmospheric horror and the performance of its lead actress, TAISSA FARMIGA. The nun was released in the United States on 7 September 2018, by Warner Bros. Pictures.
3. “ANNABELLE” (2014):- Directed by john R. Leonetti, this is the first movie in the series. It serves as a prequel to “The Conjuring”. It follows a couple, Mia and John, who are expecting their first child. They are terrorized by a malevolent spirit that possesses a vintage doll named Annabelle. Release date:- 3 October 2014 (USA) BOX OFFICE: $257.6 million
“ANNABELLE:CREATION” (2017):- Directed by David F. Sandberg, this sequel serves as another prequel. It tells the story of a doll maker named Samuel Mullins and his wife, Esther, who open their home to a group of orphan girls. Release date:- 18 August 2017 (India) BOX OFFICE : $306.5 million
“ANNABELLE COMES HOME” (2019):- Directed by GARY DAUBERMAN, this movie is set after the events of “the conjuring” and acts as a sequel to the first two films. The story focuses on paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, who bring the Annabelle doll to their artifact room. Release date:- 26 June 2019 (USA) BOX OFFICE : 23.13 crores USD
4. THE EXORCIST:- The Exorcist is a 1973 horror film directed by WILLIAM FRIEDKIN and based on the novel of the same name by WILLIAM PETER BLATTY. The movie follows the story of a young girl named Regan who becomes possessed by a demonic entity. The Exorcist was a critical and commercial success upon its release, grossing over $441 million worldwide. It received ten Academy Award nomination, including best picture, and won two for best sound and best adapted screenplay. The film’s impact on popular culture is substantial, with the character of Regan and the phrase “The power of Christ compels you!” becoming iconic reference in horror filmmaking.
