"From the beginning of horror's genesis, countless filmmakers have capitalized on the zeitgeist of their respective time periods to tell stories that resonated with their audiences. A general rule for this particular art form is that if people are able to relate to the horrors being inflicted on their on-screen surrogates, the horror will hit that much harder, because it's hitting a place where we live. We see ourselves, and in some cases, feel as though we are confronting these fears head-on right alongside the characters.
In the list below, we will be taking a look at ten of the most socially relevant entries in the horror genre, and for some, you may find yourselves examining certain films from an entirely different – and unsettlingly topical – lens."
