Epic Horror: What in Hell Does that Mean?
Epic horror can mean different things to different fans. We’ll provide our definition – as well as the actual definition of epic – and see how the horror genre makes this happen.
For instance, an epic is long poem about a hero’s journey. Together, we’ll explore the many machinations of “epic” in horror form and how certain films meet that criteria. We’ll look at story and character, and yes, even length’s involved.
It’s About Depth
Classic horror films, like The Shining, Rosemary’s Baby, and Dawn of the Dead come into play as being epic. But we’ll also look at other cinematic ventures, from Bone Tomahawk to Kwaidan, and from The Devils to Crimson Peak, that come into play.
Of course, there’s more – much more! We’ll check out directors and screenwriters, as well as their intent, and see if these epics truly hold up to the demands of horror fans.
Let us know what horror films you consider to be “epic” in scope. In the meantime, we hope you’ll find this episode worthwhile, and maybe you’ll be able to add a few titles to your own “must watch” epic horror movie list!
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