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.
no-plural
Examples
“[…] Instead, we’re given an ending that tears the threadbare fabric of the movie apart even more — quiet horror at its finest. […]”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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