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The genre of horror has captivated people for hundreds of years. Fear is a physical reaction that is necessary for our survival and it is also fun to explore. The capacity to feel terror is hardwired into us and the rush that comes with it is intriguing and some would say downright enjoyable.
This is why we tell ghost stories around the campfire. This is why we willingly enter haunted houses. This is why scary movies are some of the most popular in the history of film. We all like to explore the darker sides of the human experience every once in a while, and for some of us, it can be thrilling and intimidating. So, we read Stephen King novels, and we celebrate Halloween, we tell tales of ghouls, goblins, ghosts, and the unexplainable phenomena of existence.
The genre of horror has grown to become much more than just a niche comprised of B-grade movies from the 80s. It has, in fact, expanded to the level of subculture. There are horror conventions (like Comicon but scarier). People dedicate their lives to the art of horror makeup. It is an endless fascination that turned into a passion for many. The more frightening, the better. Whether you are a casual fan of watching the occasional horror movie (maybe come October especially) or it has become an embedded part of your daily life, the subreddit r/Horror will probably be of interest to you.
Reddit is a website that is known for its communities, which can be found on different topics. One of these communities is R/Horror, which falls somewhere in the middle of the spectrum when it comes to specific topics. There are millions of different Reddit communities to explore and each one offers something unique.
Some subreddits, such as r/Hulu or r/Netflix, are great resources for anyone who either wants to learn more about certain streaming platforms before deciding to subscribe or for anyone who grows to love a streaming service so much that they want to be in the loop of all news and discussion surrounding it. I do have a whole category dedicated to subreddits because there are plenty of adjacent streaming communities that can enhance your streaming experience in various ways.
Others, such as r/Horror and r/Movies, are great online communities for fans of horror to discuss their favorite films, stay up to date on news pertaining to what they care about, and discover new titles, directors, writers, etc. This is why r/Horror is such an invaluable resource for anyone who loves the genre of horror. It allows you to chat with likeminded individuals about your favorite horror films, stay informed on everything that is going on within the genre (new and upcoming releases, speculation, reviews, awards, events, etc.), and get recommendations from people that really know their stuff in the world of horror.
The community of horror, both in films and culture, is one of the most popular online. Not only do people discuss horror books, games and TV here, but they also participate in streaming activities. In other words, if it is scary and can be read, watched or played, you can find it on r/Horror. Unfortunately, there is not a lot of streaming that occurs here as this subreddit is mostly for discussing films and shows. However, if you are interested in streaming horror content then you will need to go elsewhere as this is not the most actively used or rich online community dedicated to the genre. I would place money on it.
History
Horror has been around for quite some time now, dating back to 2008. It started off relatively slowly, but has since grown exponentially in popularity. At the moment, there are over a million members on this subreddit and between 2 and 4 thousand of them are typically active at any given time.
The subreddit quickly became very popular and was dubbed Dreadit by the users of the community in honor of the feelings of dread that horror inspires. The longstanding success of Dreadit is a testament to its effectiveness as a subreddit. The best online communities are those that have been active for a long time, which will translate into a wealth of archived posts to browse (many) and ensures that the community is active and thriving.
A study has found that of all the movie genre based subreddits, r/Horror may be the most voracious.
Content
I love the way that the r/Horror mods have set up a helpful flare system. This makes it easy to find posts that match your interests and helps organize the endless catacombs of Dreadit.
This subreddit is a great way for users to find information, stay up to date on the latest events in the horror genre, and even provide feedback to fellow members who are creating content.
R/Horror is a community for horror entertainment, which means that there are some rules that members are expected to follow. These rules include not posting anything that depicts real death, murder, suicide, accidents, or gore. Additionally, content must be in English and users cannot post unless they have at least 100+ karma points on their account. Finally, memes are not allowed and users must have a total of 100+ karma points to post.
I appreciate Dreadit's high standards, which produce a high-quality subreddit. It may seem like overkill to have such stringent rules, but I have seen subreddits before that don't have them, and the results are terrible - these pages are not helpful or interesting to visit. So, believe me when I say that the rules are there for a good reason.
Suggestions that I have for r/Horror
I appreciate the quality control measures and community engagement that r/Horror employs. I also love that they frequently provide fun little activities for their members. This is something that is refreshing to see in a subreddit.
I think that Dreadit could use more AMAs, especially with horror directors, actors, producers, and filmmakers. This could be done by inviting these people to do AMA sessions on the site in which users could ask them anything.
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