Meaning of quiet horror | Babel Free

Definitions

A subgenre of horror and psychological horror that doesn't rely on explicit, graphic elements or cheap thrills (e.g. jumpscares, gore, shock tactics etc.); but relies on atmosphere, subtlety, uncanniness and slow-burning tension.

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Examples

“[…] Instead, we’re given an ending that tears the threadbare fabric of the movie apart even more — quiet horror at its finest. […]”

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