50 Years Ago, a Terrifying Cult Thriller Kickstarted A New Genre
Briefly

Danger thrives in the dark, as shown in iconic horror films like 'The Wicker Man' where evil lurked even in broad daylight.
Movies like 'The Birds' and 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre' utilized daylight to create terror, challenging the traditional darkness in horror narratives.
The success of 'The Wicker Man' led to a new subgenre in horror, inspiring subsequent films like 'Hot Fuzz,' 'The Apostle,' and 'Midsommar.'
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