British Horror: The Quiet Cruelty

Dive into the sinister world of British horror in "British Horror: The Quiet Cruelty." Join your host, Snake Daemon, as we explore the evolution of this genre from the Gothic era of Hammer Films to the chilling depths of modern psychological horror. Discover how British filmmakers traded jump scares for a more profound, unsettling dread that lingers long after the credits roll. We’ll dissect iconic films, reveal the societal critiques embedded in the narratives, and examine why British horror feels so uniquely visceral. If you’re tired of cheap thrills and want to gaze into the darker side of cinema, this video is for you!

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00:00:00 Jump Scares and Their Limitations
00:00:17 Hollywood's Reliance on Jump Scares
00:00:33 The Cruelty of British Horror
00:00:54 The Central Question
00:01:02 Welcome to the Snake Pit
00:01:34 Introduction to the Gothic Era
00:01:55 The Influence of Hammer Films
00:02:19 The Violence and Its Meaning
00:02:44 The Shift to Folk Horror
00:03:04 Examples of Folk Horror Films
00:03:27 Themes and Cultural Dissection
00:04:00 The Weirdness of the 90s
00:04:08 Examples of Psychological Horror
00:04:42 The Birth of Lad Horror
00:04:53 The Cruelty Truly Metastasized
00:05:03 Listing the Offenders
00:06:17 The End of Fun
00:06:27 Systemic Decay
00:06:43 Failed Systems
00:06:51 Examples of Modern British Horror
00:07:08 The Nature of Modern Horror
00:07:17 The Essence of British Horror
00:07:45 The Snake’s Last Bite