Thrillers and horror films have won a huge audience of fans. Almost all states of the world are engaged in this genre. There are divided opinions about where the best horror films are made, so three of the most successful countries can be distinguished.
Japan
Asian cinema is notable for its uniqueness. Japanese horror films are often the basis for remakes in other countries. The best horror films of this country are similar to each other. These are, first of all, "The Ring" and "The Curse". In both films, the fear is caused by dark-haired girls who have not found peace in the afterlife. The film "One Missed Call" is worth noting. Here we are talking about the connection of telephones with otherworldly forces. A common feature of Japanese cinema is the complexity and darkness of the plot, as well as the use of technology in it. The killing videotape and mobile phone remain in the memory of viewers for a long time, bringing spice into their everyday life.
The film "Dark Waters", which tells the story of the life of a mother and daughter in a multi-storey building, where they are pursued by a missing girl, has become one of the most popular creations in Japan. Dark water oozing from the walls, a child's handbag appearing out of nowhere, another ghost of a little brunette - all this terrifies viewers and makes them rate Japanese cinema on sites.
America
The United States not only makes the best horror films, but also competently releases them on the market, promoting them more successfully than any other country. Their remakes of Japanese films are often considered more successful, adapted for Europe and the countries of the former CIS. In addition, the Americans are filming excellent adaptations of books by foreign authors. For example, The Exorcist, released back in 1973, has repeatedly been recognized as the best horror film of all time. The classic whipping, the use of suspense, the high level of acting made him a masterpiece. The same can be said for "Emily Rose's Six Demons." The theme of exorcism of demons is revealed here in a different way, more modern and effective. Most critics, when asked in which country the best horrors are filmed, will name America.
The Shining, the adaptation of Stephen King's novel, is one of the scariest films in the world. The mad man, the haunted hotel and the sudden noises made it a classic. Another film based on King, "Mist", revealed not only the ability of Americans to work with special effects, but also to play on the emotions of people.
Mocumentari films shot with an amateur camera became a later trend in American horror. They have carved out their niche, scaring people with realism. This is "The Blair Witch", and "Reportage", and "Paranormal Activity".
Great Britain
European horrors differ from others in the small use of special effects. The emphasis here is on the storyline. Classic English horrors involve a long and measured story about an event. At first they seem boring, but in the end they scare the viewer utterly.
Rosemary's Baby is one of the English masterpieces. It tells the story of a couple who are expecting a baby. New neighbors react strangely to them and weave a conspiracy concerning the future family member. The film is long, but the gradual disclosure of the basis of the plot delights the viewer.
Starving with Catherine Deneuve, David Bowie and Susan Sarandon is widely regarded as an intellectual horror film. The mix of classical music, philosophical conversations and fierce passion make it extraordinary.
28 Days Later has a very different character. This is a modern film about a deadly epidemic. After him, critics overestimated English cinema, noted its growth. Many experts, when asked where the best horror films are filmed, began to answer that it was in the UK.
