The Widespread Appeal of Horror

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Horror_Images_Revolt_of_the_ZombiesIn the world of movie entertainment, horror has long since been a hugely popular genre with a vast cult following. From the days of the silent movies to modern day 3D movies with outstanding CGI, horror has always managed to attract fans of all ages and from a wide variety of backgrounds. In fact, this is a genre that has become so popular over the decades that it now infiltrates a range of other industries. Aside from the movies, there are many different types of horror festivals that take place around the world not to mention horror merchandise, books and magazines, and much more.

There is little doubt that for fans of the horror genre, there is no shortage of ways to indulge your interests. If you’re heading to a fancy dress party or other horror based event you will find a variety of fabulous costumes to choose from, ranging from masks and clothing to fake props and more. Horror has even become popular in the world of traditional and classic games with Lego now offering a special haunted house set while Monopoly fans can look forward to playing a unique Hellraiser version of this popular game.


Horror in the world of online entertainment

Over the past couple of decades, horror has also become extremely popular in the online world. Fans of this genre are able to indulge in everything from streaming the latest horror movies and clips through to gaining access to horror based eBooks to read on their computers, smart phones, tablets or Kindles.

Another online industry in which horror is fast gaining popularity is the online gaming industry. Online casinos now offer access to a wide range of slots and other games that cover a wide variety of genres and this includes horror themed games. For example, when you play the latest online slots games at Red Flush Casino you will be able to enjoy an excellent variety of options covering a range of genres. With online gaming sites, you can now look forward to playing exciting slots that are based on themes such as zombies and vampires, which are themes that have rocketed in popularity over recent years.

With the introduction of horror based games, both online gaming sites and the creators of classic games such as Lego and Monopoly are able to reach out to a new demographic. With such a large following, the horror genre is able to attract fans in a variety of industries, and this is something that a rising number of companies have caught onto.

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Ash Hamilton is not only the owner of Horror-Fix.com, but also one of its major contributors. A long time horror movie enthusiast, Ash has lent his personality to radio and television and continues to support his favorite genre through his writing and art. He also loves beef jerky and puppies... and low-grade street-quality hallucinogens.
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