Regardless of the periodic contrasting suggestion from the filmmaking community, there are more similarities than differences between poetry and film. Both art forms engage aesthetic and rhythmic qualities of form in their implementation; the poem uses the metre and sound symbolism, whereas film uses both visual and sound-based association in their favor.
Poetry gives the reader ample freedom and space to construct their own imagery based on the subtle suggestions weaved by the author.
There is probably no better contender to be revived with the exquisite touch of poetic aesthetic than the genre of horror films, which is always accused of having unnecessary jump cuts and extreme gore. Poetic horrors showed us that the veiled joy and merriment can be a point of caution; likewise, the severe cruelty and violence can be the utmost poetic and psychological need of a pervert and/or disturbed humankind.
Without further ado, here are 30 great poetic horror films that are worth your time.
