The failure of The Barbarian and it's relationship to the other
*includes spoilers for Barbarian and Frankenstein* Horror is a genre I'm frequently drawn to as a critic, because it's one of the most analytical genres out there while also utilizing technical elements. Horror is a genre that is overlooked by critics and viewers alike. Horror is seen as dramatic or silly, but looking past the surface level it ends up being one of the most complex and diverse genres. Some horror films are obviously deep when applying critical theory, and other just focus on the more technical elements. For example, my favorite horror film is the 1974 Black Christmas. Black Christmas doesn't have any deeper meaning, although it builds suspense better than most modern era films and being the first camera point of view slasher film. There's also camp b-movie and comedy horror that typically lacks critical elements as well, but they're enjoyable and are meant to be viewed in a similar way as most romantic comedies. Some big budget moder...