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Reviews9 min read• May 29, 2026

Psychological Horror Masterclasses: Tension Beyond Cheap Jump Scares

Analyzing horror cinema that relies on claustrophobic atmosphere, grief, and mental breakdown rather than loud acoustic stings.

Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

Senior Film Critic & CinemaOS Curator

Psychological Horror Masterclasses: Tension Beyond Cheap Jump Scares

The horror genre has experienced a renaissance driven by directors like Ari Aster, Robert Eggers, and Jordan Peele who use dread to interrogate human trauma.

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