Critics often decry horror movies, and while it's sometimes justified, there are several movies that do not deserve the harsh criticism they received.
Summary SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT It's fairly common for horror movies to receive blunt criticism, but some truly do not deserve it. Many horror movies are criticized for being poor reproductions, often relying on cheap effects and jump scares to deliver their depicted horrors. However, even these heavily critiqued films often contain elements worthy of praise.
9 The Human Centipede The Human Centipede was criticized for entirely the wrong reasons. Many decried the 2009 movie for its incredibly graphic nature and repulsive central plot. However, The Human Centipede's controversial reputation was unjustified, as the movie was only really revolting in concept. The actual graphic depiction of the human centipede was more implicit than explicit, and hardened horror audiences felt it was something of an anticlimax.
6 The Devils Ken Russell's 1971 historical horror drama The Devils received a swathe of negative reviews, many of which focused on the explicit nudity in the film. The Devils is a horror movie based on a true story, which itself is littered with over-sexualized and shocking behavior. The critics who decry The Devils for exhibiting a high degree of nudity clearly do not understand the source material.
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