Psychological horror is a subgenre of horror fiction that relies on character fears, guilt, beliefs.
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Psychological horror tends to be subtle compared to traditional horror and typically contains less physical harm, as it works mainly on the factors of mentally affecting the audience rather than the display of graphic imagery seen in the slasher and splatter sub-genres. It creates discomfort in the viewer by exposing common or universal psychological vulnerabilities and fears, most notably the shadowy parts of the human psyche which most people repress or deny, here are some examples.
Rosemary's Baby (1968) 15
Rosemary's Baby is a 1967 best-selling horror novel by Ira Levin, in 1968, the novel was turned into an acclaimed film adaptation.
A young couple move into a new apartment, only to be surrounded by peculiar neighbors and occurrences. When the wife becomes mysteriously pregnant, paranoia over the safety of her unborn child begins controlling her life.
The Silence of the Lambs (1991) 18
The Silence of the Lambs is a American horror/thriller film that blends elements of the crime and horror genres, it was directed by Jonathan Demme.
Plot
A young FBI cadet must confide in an incarcerated and manipulative killer to receive his help on catching another serial killer who skins his victims.Mulholland Drive (2001) 15
Mulholland Drive is a American neo-noir psychological thriller written and directed by David Lynch.
After a car wreck on the winding Mulholland Drive renders a woman amnesic, she and a perky Hollywood-hopeful search for clues and answers across Los Angeles in a twisting venture beyond dreams and reality.
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