Can Fritz Lang's M (1931) Be Considered A Horror Film?

[Buboven]

Originally Posted by monkeyscreams

Yes I agree. It is beautiful. This one and Eureka's The passion of Joan of Arc steelbook are absolutely stunning. Great movies that deserve a great package. But is M a horror? I don't think so, it is dark however and will appeal to horror fans I think.

In my personal opinion is more of a horror film than say the SAW sequels. It's themes are more thought provoking and have more darker implications, that stay with you, than looking at the gore of SAW and going 'ewww' for 10 seconds and then forgetting about it.

[tele1962]

I think it sort of falls into the Serial Killer genre, a sub category of Horror.....maybe along the lines of Silence Of The Lambs, Manhunter & Se7en?

[monkeyscreams]

Originally Posted by Buboven

In my personal opinion is more of a horror film than say the SAW sequels. It's themes are more thought provoking and have more darker implications, that stay with you, than looking at the gore of SAW and going 'ewww' for 10 seconds and then forgetting about it.

True maybe, but I never watched Saw to be honest and I don't want to either. I think that most of this torture stuff has nothing to do with what I think is horror.

[Buboven]

Originally Posted by monkeyscreams

True maybe, but I never watched Saw to be honest and I don't want to either. I think that most of this torture stuff has nothing to do with what I think is horror.

Don't get me wrong, I agree with you. I would, however, say the first Saw is worth watching, its the sequels from 3 onwards that focus too much on the gore at the expense of everything else.

[ArgentoFan1987]

Originally Posted by monkeyscreams

True maybe, but I never watched Saw to be honest and I don't want to either. I think that most of this torture stuff has nothing to do with what I think is horror.

I see where you are coming from. I hate torture films too, but the first Saw isn't like that. It's a very clever, well written thriller. You should definitely give it a go, you'll be pleasantly surprised!

[saw]

What an absurd thread. M is one of the greatest horror films ever made.

[monkeyscreams]

Originally Posted by ArgentoFan1987

I see where you are coming from. I hate torture films too, but the first Saw isn't like that. It's a very clever, well written thriller. You should definitely give it a go, you'll be pleasantly surprised!

Okay guys, I will do that. Thanks.

[bioshark]

I would call it more of a crime movie or thriller. It's not really about a group of people being chased by a murderer. It's more about how the city deals with the murders and capture the killer.

[Demoncrat]

Yes. No. Yes YES.

Scarier than bloody Saw anyhow