Christian Horror Movies?

Every time this season comes around, a sort of mini-debate comes up in various churches. Can horror movies be good for Christians? What about the way that horror films frequently use religious imagery? What would would a horror film with a Christian message look like?

I’ve circled around these questions in various blog posts, but got a change to give a fuller treatment recently. Here is my look at 10 horror movies made by filmmakers who at least grew up religious, where they conveyed religious ideas in fascinating ways:

https://www.christianity.com/wiki/holidays/horror-movies-christian-themes-for-halloween.html

If you want to see my past thoughts in a similar vein, here are some past posts you’ll enjoy.

5 Horror Movies with Spiritual Themes

6 Mainstream Movies with Christian Themes

10 Movies Starring Peter Cushing

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