Classic Horror Directors

Alfred Hitchcock - The master of suspense

Many believe that Alfred Hitchcock films are at the top of the 'best movies ever made' list, may it be of the horror genre or any other. Hitchcock takes in our worst fears and turns them into something which feels realer than a movie should. The 'villains' or 'antagonists' are believable and feel like they could really exist in parts of everyday life e.g. a creepy next door neighbours. Suspense thrillers like 'Psycho' 'Rear Window' and 'Vertigo' prove its possible to scare just through anticipation and mental disintegration built up through music, off kilter camera angles and playful misdirection.

James Whale - Gothic horror

James Whale was recognised for his work on 'Frankenstein' notable for its sympathetic presentation of the monster and elements of German expressionism to 'The invisible man' and 'The bride of Frankenstein' recognised for the humour in horror.

Eli Roth -

Eli Roth is an American director, producer, writer and actor. He is known for directing the sequel of 'Hostel' (2006, 2007) The genre of horror includes explicitly violent and bloody films

Title Sequence Timeline

Title sequences often come in a certain order....
The production company always comes first



Then the director is shown, this could be as a sort of peacock-esque strut of the 'mastermind' behind the movie to be shown. Almost like an animal urinating on their territory.

(Disclaimer: John Hughes is a mastermind.)

 

The director is often followed by the Title of the film, to tell the audience what they're watching and then the titles proceed the list of actors starring in the film.