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