Over the years, the horror genre has been given a lot of hate over preconceived ideas of it being “mindless violence” or “unnecessarily grotesque”. While this may be the case for some films, the horror genre is actually much deeper and more meaningful than it gets credit for. With a sudden surge of popularity at the box office, horror films are finding their way back into pop culture. Some find it vulgar while others call it art. Horror is a very divisive genre, but the truth is, there is a lot to be learned from it. Monsters and villains can be used to represent deeper themes and allegories which may make you think. A true master of horror can make you interpret a concept or character as a much broader idea, and really get into your head, to spread a message.

Here are some films which are more than just blood and guts and use symbolism to convey a deeper and more profound meaning

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