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Yes, films powerfully reflect the anxieties of their era. Horror and thrillers often mirror societal fears—nuclear dread in the 1950s, Cold War paranoia, or modern concerns like technology, identity, and pandemics—serving as cultural barometers and time capsules.
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They capture collective tensions, from xenophobia to climate unease, helping audiences process the unknown.
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For deeper insight: https://news.asu.edu/20241028-arts-humanities-and-education-horror-films-reflections-societys-deepest-fears-and-cultural