horror film
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horror film
A film genre whose aim is to cause fear, terror, or disgust in the viewer.
Gestern Abend haben wir einen gruseligen Horrorfilm gesehen und konnten danach nicht schlafen.
Last night we watched a scary horror film and couldn't sleep afterwards.
The word is composed of 'der Horror' (horror) and 'der Film' (film). So it literally describes a film whose theme is horror, meaning terror and fear.
Der neue Horrorfilm läuft ab Mitternacht im Kino.
The new horror film starts in theaters at midnight.
The component 'Horror-' can also be combined with other nouns to describe something terrible. This creates words such as 'Horrorgeschichte' (horror story) or 'Horrorszenario' (horror scenario).
Nach dem Sturm bot sich den Bewohnern ein Horrorszenario.
After the storm, the residents were faced with a horror scenario.
'Horrorfilm' (horror film) is often used with the verbs 'sehen' (to see/watch), 'schauen' (to watch), or 'gucken' (to watch). Typical adjectives that describe a horror film are 'gruselig' (scary), 'blutig' (bloody), or 'brutal' (brutal).
Ich mag keine brutalen Horrorfilme, weil ich mich zu sehr fürchte.
I don't like brutal horror films because I get too scared.
thriller
A thriller and a horror film can both be threatening and suspenseful. A thriller primarily aims to create suspense and thrills through danger. A horror film focuses more on fear, terror, or disgust; what matters is the intended effect on the audience.
Der Film über den grausamen Angriff eines Monsters ist ein erschreckender Horrorfilm.
The film about a monster's gruesome attack is a frightening horror film.
Der Film über die Verfolgung eines Zeugen ist ein spannender Thriller.
The film about a witness being chased is an exciting thriller.
