quiet horror
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A subgenre of horror and psychological horror that doesn't rely on explicit, graphic…A subgenre of horror and psychological horror that doesn't rely on explicit, graphic elements or cheap thrills (e.g. jumpscares, gore, shock tactics etc.); but relies on atmosphere, subtlety, uncanniness and slow-burning tension.
Meaning
1 senses(no plural)A subgenre of horror and psychological horror that doesn't rely on explicit, graphic elements or cheap thrills (e.g. jumpscares, gore, shock tactics etc.); but relies on atmosphere, subtlety, uncanniness and slow-burning tension.
Origin
Either named after Stanley Ellin's book of same nameEither named after Stanley Ellin's book of same name
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Forms
plural: quiet horrors| Singular | quiet horror |
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