Horror is one of the most popular genres in film and television. Horror as a genre emerged in the 8th century with the Gothic novel. The genre is believed to have been founded by Horace Walpole, author of Castle of Otranto (1765).
'Alien' works because the design of the Xenomorph creature is so fascinatingly hideous. Director Ridley Scott reached out to a famous artist to get the design in the film.
The Syfy premiere 'Tales From the Hood' proves this franchise to be remarkably consistent telling horror tales with a satisfying comeuppance for wrongdoers.
Unlike 'The Haunting of Hill House,' the ghosts in 'The Haunting of Bly Manor' each have a story. Still, fans have some questions about the soldier ghost.
'Evil Eye' is another 'Welcome to the Blumhouse' horror movie that's about characters and family first. It's also refreshingly steeped in Indian mythology.