Why is Horror so Popular?

There are many different genres of film; romance, science fiction, action ect however, arguably one of the most popular being horror. As over hte year and still up to this day it attracts milions of viewers for various reasons;

• Horror films enable viewers to detached themself reality and lose themselves in the polt. They act as an escape from everyday life.
• Provides emotions we don’t normally feel from other genres; fear, thrill and gives on an adrenaline rush!
• Scary films can also be used as bonding experience or social event with friends. This is partiulaly relelevant amonst teengers, as adults normally tend to have a more realistic approach and can be harder to scare.
• Another factor effecting the popularity of horror films it that there is always an audience and rally of supporters for them. Even if a film is given a bad review there are some people who will still go to see it, as a novelty.
• The fact that there are so many horror films means a higher chance of attracting a larger number of viewers. The reason why there are so many films is that film producers like making them, as it lets them experiment and breakout from the normal reality. Aswell as this, horror films are very cheap to make, Particularly because well known actors are hardly ever star in them so cheaper actors can be used.
  • Horror films are watched more than ever during the Halloween holiday as it adds to the atmosphere of the night.