From my research I have found that this
subgenre of horror is considered to be scarier than the other sub-genres,
purely because it focuses on everyday life, meaning that there is a chance that
those events can happen in reality, therefore making the audience more
cautious. Psychological horror is different from other subgenres such as
supernatural horror because those events are less likely to happen. Psychological
horror is usually based on ‘true stories’ as it tends to be based on real incidents
in real life. Film makers often use this as it creates the illusion that there
is a possibility than the plot can happen to the audience, and this makes them
want to watch it. They rely on the audience’s mind to create the horror effect.
These
films tend to rely on the characters beliefs, fears and other hidden truths
about the character/what they have done. They expose the evil that hides behind
normality, but also contains bits of the paranormal genre in which the audience
cannot relate completely.
