A Journey into Meta-Horror
It’s Halloween, and much like you, horror directors love scary movies too! Some even love them so much that they’ve made horror movies that offer commentary on the genre itself. So, if you enjoy the deconstruction of tropes, subversions of the genre, and clever references to great horror of the past, but with all of the spine tingling frights and thrills you crave on halloween night, then look no further than these meta-horror films!
Shaun of the Dead (2004)
Shaun of the Dead
Year: 2004
Released: 24 Sep 2004 |
Director: Edgar Wright
8.0
7.8
76
4.5
The plot
A man decides to turn his moribund life around by winning back his ex-girlfriend, reconciling his relationship with his... [read more]
To start our night of horror, let’s ease our way into the fright with Edgar Wright’s seminal horror comedy, Shaun of the Dead (2004). From scene to scene you’ll find yourself in stitches, as Wright subverts the classic tropes of the Zombie genre, while paying homage to greats like George Romero’s Living Dead films. Follow our loveable leads as they stumble their way through a zombie outbreak, with quick cut comedic editing, enthralling zombie gore, and a fantastic use of Queen’s “Don’t Stop Me Now”.
You’re Next (2011)
You're Next
Year: 2011
Released: 23 Aug 2013 |
Director: Adam Wingard
6.5
6.5
66
3.7
The plot
When the Davison family comes under attack during their wedding anniversary getaway, the gang of mysterious killers soon... [read more]
Next, we’ve got the heart pounding and tense thriller You’re Next (2011). Take a seat at a family get together that goes terribly wrong when killers start to attack. However, this film is one step ahead of you with its thinking. Watch as it deconstructs the inept choices of the common horror protagonist with its characters, with a fun retro-slasher flair.
Wes Craven’s New Nightmare (1994)
New Nightmare
Year: 1994
Released: 14 Oct 1994 |
Director: Wes Craven
6.4
6.5
3.5
3.9
The plot
A demonic force has chosen Freddy Krueger as its portal to the real world. Can Heather play the part of Nancy one last time... [read more]
Finally, to end the night, the horror master Wes Craven takes you out of the movies, and into the real world with his creative and imaginative meta-horror masterpiece Wes Craven’s New Nightmare (1994). Join the cast and creators of the Nightmare series in this terrifying flick where the lines between fiction and reality blur, as Freddy’s grasp extends to the real world. Blood will spill, minds will warp, and even you’ll be questioning if Freddy might be out to get you, with this mind and reality bending slasher flick.
And that’s it for our Meta-Horror playlist. Hopefully you’ve laughed, screamed, and maybe even had your perception of the horror genre changed. And remember to check out our other horror playlists this halloween!
Happy Halloween from HorrorRated.com!
