Horror has the ability to thrill, shock, and disturb in equal measure. Whether it's through movies that leave us with our hands over our faces, intimately disquieting video games, or other media, it is a genre that is beloved globally. Today, we can see that horror isn't just confined to literature and film but can be found in with its fingers in all pockets of the entertainment industry. With this in mind, here are three ways horror reaches us in today's media landscape.

Thriller, Chiller, Popcorn-Spiller

Movies remain a staple mediator of the genre and consistently attract audiences who fancy a rush of adrenaline in their cinema experience. Classics like The Exorcist and Halloween have cemented their place in popular culture; however, newer releases bring with them a new perspectives, cultural trends and technological advantages. Attachment and Beezel each deliver classic unsettling narratives and memorable performances.

The evolution of various horror subgenres ensures that all audiences have something to enjoy, whether that something is supernatural or more psychological. And with popular distributors like A24 and Blumhouse continuing to churn out big hits, horror shows no sign of diminished relevance on the silver screen

Playing Dangerous

For as rich a history film has with the horror genre, video games have occasionally proved to harbour even greater potential for scares owing to unmatched levels of interactivtiy and immersion. Titles like Resident Evil and Silent Hill plunge players into viscerally disquieting environments, where not only are they surrounded by their worst fears but they have to make tough decisions in order to survive. The Last of Us has been one of the most successful games of recent times, subsequently making its way onto the small screen, rating over 8.7 on IMDB, highlighting continued popular interest in the iconic franchise.

For horror fans seeking even greater interactivity, multiplayer titles now feature horror themes, allowing fans to explore dark worlds with their friends and fellow gamers. Horror-themed gaming events have also increased in popularity around Halloween, offering yet more unique experiences for fans of the genre.

Bingo Gets A Full House of Horror

Over the past few years, we have witnessed the increased prevalence of bingo, with companies like Buzz Bingo offering several different versions. For example, live bingo offers fans of the traditional game a themed twist and a technological treat, with live sessions which allow players to connect and play in real time with seamless integration of the thematic elements. Although horror specifically hasn't reached this corner of bingo, there are still plenty of other bingo games for fans of the genre. The Walking Dead has made the crossover, while there are also several all-encompassing Halloween-themed games, including Halloween Fortune and Halloween Horrors. Games like these show how ubiquitous the horror genre has become and the effect it is having on all corners of the entertainment market.

Whether you're more of a TV, video game or movie person, horror is something that you're bound to have interacted with as part of your hobby, be that the gut-wrenching psychological turmoil of Silent Hill 2, the infectious grotesque antics of the Evil Dead franchise, or just the cool aesthetic that decorates your house - the genre continues to infect and infiltrate fresh entertainment sectors, ensuring its global and undying appeal.