Independant Horror Genre Research

A horror film is designed to scare a person by acting on their fears to make them nervous or uncomfortable. A stereotypical horror film includes scenes that make the viewer jump or startle them. A horror film can be based on anything the directer chooses but mainly includes elements such as Gore (blood), Monsters, Zombies, Killers, Torture or Supernatural events. These are all designed to put the viewer out of his or her's comfort zone and make them feel uncomfortable.

Top 10 Grossing Horror Titles

1. Jaws (1975) Grossed $260 Million

2. What Lies Beneath (2000) Grossed $155 Million

3  Gremlins (1984) Grossed $148 Million

4. The Blair Witch Project (1999) Grossed $141 Million

5. The Ring (2002) Grossed $129 Million

6. The Grudge (2004) Grossed $110 Million

7. Paranormal Activity (2007) Grossed $108 Million

8. Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles (1994) Grossed $105 Million

9. Paranormal Activity (2011) Grossed $104 Million

10. Scream (1996) Grossed $103 Million