Okay, here’s my blog post about horror movies set in New York.
So, I was thinking about what to do for my next blog post, and I figured, why not talk about some of the best horror movies set in New York City? I mean, the city is practically a character in itself in these films, right? It’s got that creepy, unsettling vibe that just adds to the overall scare factor.
First off, I started by just brainstorming a bunch of horror movies I’ve seen that are set in New York. I grabbed a pen and paper—yeah, I’m old school like that—and just started jotting down names. I came up with a pretty decent list, including some classics and some newer stuff. I had some really famous titles like Rosemary’s Baby and King Kong, and some other ones like The Fall of the House of Usher, and American Psycho. But I didn’t stop there, I also thought about movies like Get Out, Saw and A Quiet Place, although I wasn’t sure all of these qualified as horror.
After I had my list, I decided to check out some online forums and see what other people were saying about horror movies set in New York. I stumbled upon a few interesting discussions. Some folks were debating whether certain movies really counted as horror, like, is Ghostbusters a horror film or just a comedy with some spooky elements? That got me thinking about the different subgenres of horror and how they can sometimes blur the lines.
Then I thought, “Hey, I should make a list of the movies I think are the best and why.” So, I started narrowing down my initial list. I decided to include Rosemary’s Baby because, come on, it’s a classic! The whole atmosphere of that movie is just so unsettling. And the fact that it’s set in a real New York City apartment building makes it even creepier. Plus, there’s a ton of discussion online about it being one of the most horrific movies ever made. I saw someone online say that it’s “truly horrific in several senses,” and I couldn’t agree more.
I also included King Kong, even though it’s from way back in 1933. I mean, a giant ape on the loose in New York City? That’s pretty terrifying! I read somewhere that just the idea of “a towering monster tearing down New York skyscrapers is enough to make anyone balk,” and yeah, that’s definitely true. It’s got that classic monster movie vibe, but it’s also a bit of a tragic story if you think about it.
And of course, I had to include some more modern movies. American Psycho is a great example. The whole yuppie, consumerist culture of the 80s mixed with gruesome violence is just… wow. It’s disturbing, but in a very different way than, say, Rosemary’s Baby.
I also looked into some behind-the-scenes stuff about these movies. For example, I found out that the name “Elm Street” from A Nightmare on Elm Street wasn’t just a random choice. Apparently, the creator, Wes Craven, picked it because it’s such a common street name in America. I read a quote from Robert Englund, the guy who played Freddy Krueger, saying, “Every town has an Elm Street.” That’s pretty cool, right? It’s like the horror could be happening anywhere, even in your own neighborhood.
- Started by brainstorming and listing horror movies set in New York.
- Checked online forums for discussions and opinions on these movies.
- Narrowed down the list to include personal favorites and classics like Rosemary’s Baby and King Kong.
- Considered the impact of the New York City setting on the horror element.
- Delved into behind-the-scenes trivia, like the significance of the name “Elm Street” in A Nightmare on Elm Street.
So, after all that, I put together my final list of horror movies set in New York that I think are worth watching. It was a fun little project, and it got me thinking about how the city itself can be such a powerful element in these films. Whether it’s the towering skyscrapers, the crowded streets, or the sense of isolation in a massive city, New York just adds something special to the horror genre. If you’ve got any other suggestions, let me know. I’m always up for a good scare!
