However, as we well know, many a horror film is absurd and banana peel slips share that unhinged energy. Innumerable making-of documentaries, writer/director commentary tracks, interviews with cast members, and more regularly have a light-hearted atmosphere with a plethora of jokes, pratfalls, and silly antics that would seem to be at odds with the film that’s being made. There is a symbiotic relationship between horror and comedy that I’ve always been fascinated with because many of the persons who create works of horror are also adept at a myriad of things that wade into comedic territory. But what of the moments of silence or abstract visuals that either make us uproariously cackle or scream with terror? Lest we forget the nervous chuckle that emerges from our throats when our heads and our heart are at war with the atmosphere, monster, or action on screen. In a recent interview, Jordan Peele made a profound statement about the horror genre: “The difference between comedy and horror is the music.” The music cues, stingers, or scare chords most assuredly do a lot of the heavy lifting in a film to frighten us.
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