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Suspense vs. Gore

Ok... so we're all horror fans, but what aspect of horror films do you like to see the most: Suspense or Gore?

Personally. I prefer the suspense, because that's what makes horror movies scary! But everyone is different... so I'm interested in hearing your opinions.

I would have to agree. suspense.

I'd love to see a fine mix of both. I prefer the suspence though. I laugh when I hear people say how the 80's horror was nothing but gore and movies like Saw are filled with suspence. To me most of the movies these days relies way more on gore then anythign else to make it "horror"

I'd love to see a fine mix of both. I prefer the suspence though. I laugh when I hear people say how the 80's horror was nothing but gore and movies like Saw are filled with suspence. To me most of the movies these days relies way more on gore then anythign else to make it "horror"

I also thing it's best with both, but if I had to say what makes horror movies scary... it would be the suspense. I only wish that today's filmmakers knew what makes a good scare, as well as what the real fans want.

Ok... so we're all horror fans, but what aspect of horror films do you like to see the most: Suspense or Gore?

Personally. I prefer the suspense, because that's what makes horror movies scary! But everyone is different... so I'm interested in hearing your opinions. I say a ton of suspense then gore to the max and more suspense. I don't think there is such a thing as too much gore just not enough suspense. Well hostel was pretty gore but it didnt have a great story line imo.

I still liked the movie though.

I'm a gore hound... gore is always fun. But I also say a good mixture of both is full of win.

Suspense all the way.

-s

Have to go with suspense too.

Gore can be in a variety of films like action movies but it doesnt really scare me, but when you use suspense (no matter what genre) you start to get that nervous twitch.

Have to go with suspense too.

Gore can be in a variety of films like action movies but it doesnt really scare me, but when you use suspense (no matter what genre) you start to get that nervous twitch.

Yeah... It's all about what scares people. After all, isn't that the main idea of real horror movies? I mean sure... if someone is brutally murdered and you're going to show it on camera, you'll need gore. But it's just as effective for initial the scare if it happens off-camera (although I'd rather see it). I just think that suspense is more important, in horror films, than gore.But gore does kick ass!

The original Halloween... to me.. has always stood the test of time when it comes to the level of suspense and gore. There really wasn't ANY gore at all... but it still scared the Jeebus outta you.

The original Halloween... to me.. has always stood the test of time when it comes to the level of suspense and gore. There really wasn't ANY gore at all... but it still scared the Jeebus outta you.

That's what I mean. It's the prime example of my entire point. Hitchcock too.

I prefer suspense, but I think some amount of gore is needed.

Suspense, all the way. I like a good gorefest just as much as anyone, but there is just something about a properly planned suspense rollercoaster. -G.

Suspense Wins

I have to say, there have been a few films where there was little or no suspense but it still managed to freak me out. Cannibal Holocaust is the best example I can give. The gore effects were very brutal and shockingly realistic. I still don't know what I think about that movie. All I know is that I HATED the animal death scenes. But yeah...

Realism is very creepy

Realism is very creepy

Yep. And stuff that was really far fetched never really bothered me when I was young. Things that did were always things that sounded like they could actually happen, like zombies, a posessed little girl, vampires, and above all...Michael Myers. Halloween II was the first movie that made me scared of a song (Mr. Sandman).

Glad somebody is scared

You've got to be scared of something... it's unhuman if you're not. After all, what then would be the point of watching a horror movie?

I guess I am inhuman then as no horror movie scares me.

I guess I am inhuman then as no horror movie scares me.

Well sure, like alot of us you've watched so many, so many times, that they just don't scared you anymore. But there have to be some moment that has scared you in a movie. And bedes, if you aren't scared by them... then what's the fun in watching?