The Power of Fear: 13 Memorable British Horror Debuts

"Making a first feature is daunting enough for any filmmaker, and, you could argue, choosing a horror movie for your directorial debut is braver still. It takes a confident hand to illicit genuine chills in an audience. Yet the genre also provides freedom for creative invention. It's forgiving of smaller budgets, values passion over perfection, and comes with a vocal and supportive built-in audience. That's part of the reason why filmmakers like John Carpenter and George A. Romero made their debuts – and, often, their entire careers – in scary movies. Similarly, a raft of British filmmakers have also chosen to start out in horror, with notable success."

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