MovieChat Forums > El orfanato (2008) Discussion > dont expect a horror film...

dont expect a horror film...

posted 13 years ago by kdp90125
13 replies | jump to latest

...so you can enjoy this one

I am fed up with his films being labelled as horror - they have horrific or horror elements (and this film far more than Pans Labyrinth or The Devils Backbone) BUT they simply dont possess the momentum,scariness or gore/violence to be called horror...

enjoy this film as a nice drama about a woman who *possibly* breaks down and commits suicide by overdose after her adopted son dies

the ambiguity still does not make it a horror flick

[–] holographica 13 years ago

Dude, horror is a pretty encompassing genre, and I'd argue that it actually includes the elements you claim it lacks. This is definitely a horror film though it crosses over with drama as well, yes. Why would you get fed up with a detail like that?

[–] Ectopantalones 12 years ago

Just because this movie defies your expectations of what the horror genre is capable of doesn't mean that it's not a horror movie.

[–] Adler-99 12 years ago

There are different levels of horror in films just like there are different levels of comedy, etc.

[–] PACman66 12 years ago

This film IS listed in the book "101 Horror Films You Must See Before You Die"...
And I WOULD classify this film as "horror."
However, in the same breath I can see what the OP is talking about to a degree...
This was the last movie listed in the book... I've seen them all. And there are a few films in the book that I wouldn't consider horror.
But if I've learned anything... Horror is like music. Some may like Elvis... Some like Rob Zombie... Yet they are both considered "rock" acts.

Trust me,
Swan
My, you're nosey, aren't you?

[–] 12 years ago

[deleted]

[–] I_hate_lollipops 12 years ago

I'd consider it a horror. There are definitely some intense moments. I'd consider it a horror more than The Devil's Backbone and I wouldn't ever consider Pan's Labyrinth a horror film.

am I paint?

[–] holographica 12 years ago

I wouldn't ever consider Pan's Labyrinth a horror film

Yeah, I wouldn't either.

[–] Screen-7 12 years ago

I would call this a horror film -- but not a slasher film.

But, I agree, "horror" may not be the right term for it.

[–] Ectopantalones 12 years ago

Who said it was a slasher movie?

[–] prinjon 12 years ago

Totally agree.

[–] BeefStroganoff 12 years ago

It's not like horror is the only genre for this.

It may be an element, which it is.

I'd say that this was a mystery, supernatural slash psychological thriller.

[–] Roddenhyzer 12 years ago

Romantic comedy all the way.

[–] chilone 12 years ago

Chick phlick...

I don't love her.. She kicked me in the face!!