FRANK ... so, many things happen in the 70s to transform…
““FRANK ... so, many things happen in the 70s to transform the horror genre. Present end premodern fears mix, birthing scary movies which are more seedy, grim, but also more artistic and religious. Criminal evil escapes the prison of murder-mystery and revenge plots, making us see trough the eyes of killer and victim. Supernatural evil is freed from the gothic frame, making viewers believe again in the reality of the devil and other medieval superstitions. If the 60s were about love, the spirit of the 70s is fear. Which means they are more horribly real, more perversely in touch with the dark mystery.””
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1970s horror shifted to realistic, artistic, and religious fears, moving beyond gothic tropes.
In simple terms: 70s horror became more real and artistic.
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When to use this quote
- film criticism
- creative writing
- cultural analysis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does fear reflect societal anxieties?
- What makes horror artful?
May overlook non‑Western horror influences.