The Evolution of Horror NATURE BITES BACK! Pt 1 - An Introduction
Apr 30, 2024
An expert in nature horrors and an analyst of nature horror sub-genres discuss the unpredictable terror of animals and the wild in horror films. They explore primal fears humans face when nature intrudes into human environments and the evolution of nature's retaliation in cinema from practical effects to CGI. The discussion also touches on the paradoxical relationship between humans and nature in horror movies.
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Nature's Power
- Planet Earth is terrifying and shouldn't be messed with.
- This explains the horror genre's tradition of nature-themed films.
Fear of the Unexpected
- Fear in horror often stems from things being out of place.
- A wild animal inside a home creates a sense of unease and vulnerability.
Nature's Amorality
- Animals in horror lack human morality, making them unpredictable.
- Unlike human antagonists, there's no reasoning with nature's forces.