Horror, Thriller, And Mystery Movies

By Esther L.

What makes a Horror / Thriller movie?

• Thriller movies are characterized by fast-paced stories and lots of action.

• Horror movies are meant to instill fear and fright in viewers, and often include the theme of evil (sometimes supernatural) forces intruding into daily life.

The Exorcist (1973) is a classic horror film.

Cloverfield (2008)

• Horror movie with elements of science fiction

• Summary: This film tells the story of the invasion of New York City by an unknown monster from the point of five friends.unique method of filming - from the perspective of a hand-held camera .

Disturbia (2007)

• Horror / thriller movie• Summary: A teenager

placed under house arrest over the summer sees what he believes to be a murder while spying on a suspicious neighbor.

What Lies Beneath (2000)

• Horror / thriller movie • Summary: A murder

leades a woman to suspect her husband of the crime, and ends up discovering his frightening past.

The Prestige (2006)

• Summary: Two rival stage magicians are constantly trying to outdo each other. When one of them performs the ultimate trick, the other tries desperately to find out his secret.

Oldboy (2003)

• Foreign film (Korean)• Summary: A man,

after being kidnapped and imprisoned for 15 years, must find his captor in only 5 days.

Donnie Darko (2001)

• Thriller / Science Fiction film

• Summary: A troubled teenager escapes a bizarre accident, only to be plagued by visions of a man in a rabbit costume who manipulates him into commiting various crimes.

The Bourne Ultimatum (2007)

• Summary: An assassin searches to find out about his mysterious past, while on the run from other hitmen and government agents.