meta-horror film
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concept
A meta-horror film is a horror movie that self-consciously comments on, deconstructs, or plays with the conventions and tropes of the horror genre, often breaking the fourth wall or referencing other horror works.
Observed surface forms (2)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| meta horror film | 1 |
| satirical horror-thriller film | 1 |
Instances (5)
| Instance | Via concept surface |
|---|---|
| The Cabin in the Woods | — |
| Scream (2022 film) | meta horror film |
| Velvet Buzzsaw | satirical horror-thriller film |
| Wes Craven’s New Nightmare | — |
| Scream (1996 film) | — |