Once in a while a movie comes along that's so forward-thinking it changes the way that horror is done. A new subgenre is spawned, new tropes are established, and audiences are more terrified than ever.
# Stuff You Should Know: Horror Films That Changed the Genre
Josh and Chuck dive into a fascinating exploration of horror movies that fundamentally transformed cinema, from the haunting German Expressionism of The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari to the groundbreaking visceral effects of Blood Feast and the zombie revolution sparked by Night of the Living Dead. They trace how films like The Exorcist redefined what audiences could see on screen and how Jaws essentially invented the summer blockbuster while terrifying viewers, then move into the slasher genre with Halloween and beyond. It's a celebration of how these pivotal films didn't just scare audiences—they rewrote the rules of filmmaking itself and inspired generations of creators.
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