#21 Can't Stop Looking At This Screenshot Of Hugh Jackman In ‘Van Helsing’ With Spelling Mistake In The Sub
The 70s and 80s brought a wave of horror centered around religious and occult themes, tapping into fears of demonic possession and the supernatural. This era introduced a wave of cult classics that are still iconic in horror history, like The Exorcist (1973), The Omen (1976), Carrie (1976), and The Shining (1980).
Then came the 1990s, when horror-comedy took center stage, resulting in movies that were sometimes downright ridiculous but still loads of fun—and hugely successful. Scream (1996) is a prime example. The zombie genre also began to gain popularity, which carried into the early 2000s, alongside the rise of intense “torture horror” films like the Saw series.
Today, the horror genre is more creative than ever, and every Halloween brings a fresh lineup of movies to theaters. There’s something for everyone, from intense psychological thrillers to unique films like Midsommar (2019), which looks bright and cheerful but hides something seriously creepy beneath the surface. Directors like Jordan Peele have also introduced original hits like Get Out (2017), Us (2019), and Nope (2022), all topping Rotten Tomatoes’ best horror lists. It’s exciting to imagine what’s next for horror fans everywhere!
