Are many horror movies and characters based on Christian beliefs?

Asked by NerdyKeith (5489

) April 22nd, 2016

- Most depictions of the vampire burn if they come into contact with holy water and the crucifix.

- A concept of zombies is referenced the bible itself.
“And this shall be the plague with which the Lord will strike all the peoples that wage war against Jerusalem: their flesh will rot while they are still standing on their feet, their eyes will rot in their sockets, and their tongues will rot in their mouths.)” – Zechariah 14:12

- The Exorcist? Well we all know that the Catholic Church have been renowned for their infamous exorcists.

- The Omen. Well this is of course based on the belief of the devil.

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Because religion, and the terror of what some think could be because of it, strikes so very close to home.

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Many ‘horror’ films seem to be based on a belief in an afterlife. Ghosts, demons, angels, etc. reflect this assumption. The afterlife belief is not only Christian; other groups and religions also make this a part of their dogma. The supernatural may not be real but it makes for a good, exciting story.

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Then, there is the horror trope in which any girl who has sex must be targeted by the serial killer. I’m pretty sure that’s based on Christian values.

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