1920s
The Silent Scream
German Expressionism & early terrors
1930s
Universal Monsters
Dracula, Frankenstein & the golden age
1940s
Val Lewton Era
Psychological shadows & wartime dread
1950s
Atomic Age
Creature features & Cold War paranoia
1960s
Breaking Taboos
Psycho, Rosemary's Baby & the new wave
1970s
The Golden Era
The Exorcist, Texas Chain Saw & grindhouse
1980s
Slasher Revolution
134 films — Elm Street, Friday the 13th & more
1990s
Meta-Horror
Scream, Blair Witch & self-aware terror
2000s
Torture & Found Footage
Saw, Paranormal Activity & J-Horror remakes
2010s
Elevated Horror
Get Out, Hereditary & A24 wave
2020s
Modern Renaissance
Legacy sequels & fresh voices
