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  1. History

    The horror genre has ancient origins, with roots in folklore and religious traditions focusing on death, the afterlife, evil, … See more

    Horror fiction - Wikipedia

    • Horror is a genre of speculative fiction that is intended to disturb, frighten, or scare. Horror is often divided into the sub-genres of psychological horror and supernatural horror, which are in the realm of speculative fiction. Literary historian J. A. Cuddon, in 1984, defined the horror story as "a piece of fiction in prose of variable length ... which shocks, or eve… See more

    Characteristics

    One defining trait of the horror genre is that it provokes an emotional, psychological, or physical response within readers that causes them to react with fear. One of H. P. Lovecraft's most famous quotes about the genre is th… See more

    Scholarship and criticism

    In addition to those essays and articles shown above, scholarship on horror fiction is almost as old as horror fiction itself. In 1826, the gothic novelist Ann Radcliffe published an essay distinguishing two elements o… See more

    Awards and associations

    Achievements in horror fiction are recognized by numerous awards. The Horror Writers Association presents the Bram Stoker Awards for Superior Achievement, named in honor of Bram Stoker, … See more

    Alternative terms

    Some writers of fiction normally classified as "horror" tend to dislike the term, considering it too lurid. They instead use the terms dark fantasy or Gothic fantasy for supernatural horror, or "psychological thriller" … See more

    See also

    • Speculative fiction/Horror portal
    • Related genres
    • History of horror films
    • Horror convention
    • Horror film… See more

    Further reading

    • Neil Barron, Horror Literature: A Reader's Guide. New York: Garland, 1990. ISBN 978-0824043476.
    • Jason Colavito, Knowing Fear: Science, Knowledge and the Development of the Horror Genre. Jefferson, … See more

     
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  8. Horror Film Wiki - Fandom

    Horror Film Wiki is a database that anyone can edit about Michael Myers, Nightmare on Elm Street, Friday the 13th, Child's Play and all horror movies.

  9. 100 Best (and Scariest) Horror Books of All Time - Reedsy

    In the mood to be scared out of your mind? Here are 100+ of the best horror books that are guaranteed to keep you up at all hours of the night.

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  10. What Is Horror Fiction? Learn About the Horror Genre, …

    Sep 7, 2021 · Learn About the Horror Genre, Plus 7 Classic Horror Novels You Should Read. Written by MasterClass. Last updated: Sep 7, 2021 • 5 min read. People read horror stories because they enjoy the thrill of being scared. But …

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