EXTINCTION – This is when the earth no longer has people living in it; usually due to an outbreak. The people left over are forced to rebuild their lives, communities and so forth, sometimes the virus/ outbreak is still out there and infection can still happen. It refers to the fear of the unknown and being alone, left to fend for themselves.
Films: I am legend, World War Z, Children of Men, Independence day, 28 days/ weeks later
MUTILATION – This is a fear of intense physical harm or prolonged torture. The physical damage is generally permanent leading to death or lifelong scars such as missing limbs. This refers to our fear of losing parts of ourself and seeing ourselves in an unnatural state and losing our sense of wholeness.
Films: Saw franchise, 127 hours (although based on a true story), Hellraiser
LOSS OF AUTONOMY – This relates to entrapment, restriction, being forced to do things against their will, loss of freedom and choices such as being locked inside a cage or basement because of the antagonist. As humans demands we like to explore and be free, the idea of not being to be free and making our own choices can be considered a fear, this also sometimes plays with the idea of claustrophobia.
Films: Buried, Gravity, Funny games, Non-stop, Would You Rather, You’re Next, 127 hours
A FORCE MORE POWERFUL THAN HUMANS – This is the fear of a force or being that is much bigger and stronger than any humans, these forces are usually ghosts, demons, gods, . This relates to the fear of no longer being the most dominant and powerful species on earth.
Films: Devil, The Others, Poltergeist, Cabin in the Woods
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