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Horror movies originated late in the 19th century and have evolved rapidly. Whether this genre has served to propel one’s inner fears and emotions for a brief second or merely get your date to move closer to you in anxiety, horror movies have withstood the test of time and developed into a variety of themes. Most horror movies put more emphasis on scaring the audience than substantial material. Jonathan Demme’s “The Silence of the Lambs” defies many of the normal conventions of horror, but retains a certain aura that makes it one of the genre’s finest pieces.
The stereotypical horror movie is generally based on an underlying theme of in-your-face shock that supercedes a developed plot or any deep, inherent meaning. Movies like the “Jason” series and “Friday the 13th” are typical examples of this stereotype. “The Silence of the Lambs contains many aspects of a drama, resulting in a combination of plot and suspense along with psychological thrills rarely seen in horror. ... ” Many horror movies do not rely as much on the comprehension of the plot as “The Silence of the Lambs. ... The normal conventions of the horror genre do not call for deep character analysis, resulting in the same affect time and time again from the climatic “shocking finale” scene. ... Many horror movies have been plagued with bad actors, which results in a loss of immersion into the film. ... ” This type of role play is uncommon in a classical horror film. ... Many classic horror movies put women as minor characters. ... ” Clarice goes against the general stereotype of women being used for sex and screams in horror films.
“The Silence of the Lambs,” while straying away from many classical horror themes, keeps certain strategies to enhance the movie.
Approximate Word count = 1397
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