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future holds a very bleak one for those who remain alive and well. Confined to an island where the rich have all the supplies and the poor suffer in the streets it was more than just a horror movie, George was taking a political stand and he used his zombies to make his point.

Throughout the years the genre of horror has expressed itself through monsters, demons, and evil beings all to convey a greater message. Metaphors are often used in horror to symbolize a monster to mirror a real life figure whether it's politically or in the media. With the introduction of various new technologies special effects have morphed into what we now know was the Aliens syndrome. Special effects are so advance that computers can recreate entire cities, towns, and worlds in a matter of a few million pixels. It's thrown us into the 21st century with such a rush that the movies are more lifelike than ever. The horror genre has started delving into turning video games into movies as with the example of Silent Hill. Also turning to the Japanese to take their thirst for the disturbing and bring it to American movie theaters with films like The Grudge and The Ring or Ringu in Japanese. Now horror movies can be taken further in how lifelike the characters are and how hideous or evil the plotlines can be.

Today you can find conventions and awards shows where horror movie fans can celebrate their genre and finally be taken seriously for the product they put out. Meeting your favorite monster or voting for your favorite gory scene has no become commonplace. Collectible figures of the old time horror monsters and original movie posters can pay a pretty penny if kept in perfect condition.

In years to come horror will be a staple in the movie industry raking in millions of dollars in movie sales while going above and beyond planned sales on DVD. It's a constantly growing genre and will continue to grow as technology and the world around us grows.

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