A Timeline of Horror Movies-- Part 6: Freddy, Scream, Ringu

1984:  "A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET"--  Freddy Krueger, a child molester later burned alive by irate parents in the neighborhood where he committed his crimes, was tailor-made horror -- with a touch of humor.

1996--  "SCREAM"--  A self-referential horror film, the killer sticks to horror film tropes that are pointed out often by characters in the movie.

A mystery-comedy-satire, it seemed to show that even if you know the cliches, you can't escape.

1998--  "RINGU"  ("RING")--  The Japanese psychological horror film in which a cursed videtape brings death to anyone who watches it was remade in the U.S. in 2002.

I guess now someone will have to explain what a video tape is to the younger folks.

--Cooter