Theoretical Approaches to Horror Films
There have been many theories developed regarding the horror genre, from the camerawork and special effects to the psychology behind why we enjoy watching them.


The philosophy of Horror- Noel  Carroll: Noel's big idea was the attraction and repulsion people feel when watching horror films. When we watch horror films we are attracted to the gore and transgression as well as repulsed by it. As an audience we enjoy seeing a POV shot from the killers perspective, however we fail to identify with the killer, we fear vampires but we are attracted to them .We cant stand what we are seeing but we cant stop looking.