Erik asked:


The proliferation of torture horror films like Saw and Hostel is quiet disturbing to me. These movies seem to go beyond startling with scary images and situations; they focus on suffering. Is this a sign of our times?

I work with middle school age children and they love watching these movies. What is it doing to their level of empathy and compassion? Are we creating sociopaths with no regard for others? The thing that disturbs me most is that they are watching them at all.

I have heard in the past that some people like watching horror movies because the monster is in plain view. The theory is that in real life unexpected and unseen dangers such as disease or corporate downsizing can come at you from anywhere, and viewing a movie with monsters is not only thrilling by alleviates fears. Does that fly for anybody?

I have never enjoyed horror films. I understand the thrill, but why is torture so successful and how can any parents share that with their child?
Wow These questions get buried fast.

Innernet Ronin asked:


I need recommendations on well written horror films or suspense films of the last decade or so. English language thrillers preferred.

Liz C asked:


Obviously not scream though… Proper horror films that are slightly gory and you actually have to think about it.

black?converse asked:


I’ve watched tons of horror/ thriller films, and I have yet to be scared by one. The closest I’ve gotten is being creeped out by the Poltergeist clown doll because I **** clowns. I really want to find one that actually scares me. What is the scariest one you’ve ever seen?

Buck Nasty asked:


I notice they almost never give a comedy or a horror film more than a two-star rating.