Post on 16-Feb-2017
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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.