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Edgar Allan Poe has become a huge influence on modern day horror movies. His vision of the melodramatic, and gothic horror have been displayed in such a way, that it becomes impossible for the reader to not use their imagination. From his outlook of life and death in The Fall of The House of Usher, came a terror filled horror movie, The Shining. ... These depictions create an impression of fear, mystery, and horror. ...
There are many other factors to consider when discussing similarities between Poe’s work and horror films. For he was the “Godfather” of horror. If it were not for his views or horrific life experiences, horror as we know it today, would be unimaginative.
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