The Open Window by Saki (H. H. Munro) for ESL students with video, vocabulary practice in real context, and questions for discussion. This short story is now in the public domain. Video of the Open Window by Saki (H. H. Munro) Watch this video on YouTube The Open Window by Saki (H. H. Munro) “My …
Roman Polanski’s Repulsion (1965) stands as a chilling masterpiece in the realm of psychological horror. The film delves into the themes of isolation, mental disorders, and repressed emotions through the haunting portrayal of Carol Ledoux, a young woman whose fragile psyche begins to unravel. As she is left alone in her apartment, Carol’s descent into …
Ridley Scott’s Alien (1979) redefined the sci-fi horror genre with its terrifying blend of suspense, innovative design, and atmospheric storytelling. The film takes audiences on a harrowing journey aboard the Nostromo, where the crew encounters a relentless and enigmatic extraterrestrial menace. Alien’s enduring legacy lies in its masterful use of tension, its unforgettable heroine Ripley, …
Horror Horror /ˈhɒr.əʳ/ US /ˈhɔːr.ɚ/ (noun) intense fear, shock, panic, terror, dread, dismay, revulsion, disgust, repulsion, distress, troublemaker: She recoiled with horror when she found a dead fly in her soup. Antonyms delight, pleasure, calm
Terror Terror /ˈter.əʳ/ US /-ɚ/ (noun) extreme fear or phobia, horror, intense fear, dread, fright, alarm, trepidation, panic, shock, annoying person, pest, nuisance, troublemaker: The lost little girl was shouting for her mother in the crowd in sheer terror. Parts of Speech Noun: terrorism Noun: terrorist Verb: terrorize Antonyms peace, calm
Horrid Horrid (adj) /ˈhɒr.ɪd/ US /ˈhɔːr-/ causing horror or disgust, dreadful, unpleasant and nasty, despicable, horrible I cannot stand horrid behaviors, particularly at the table. Antonyms pleasant, pleasing Parts of Speech Noun: horridness Adverb: horridly