“Inspirational Horror Quotes”—three words that aren’t typically used together, I know. But with Universal Studios pulling the plug on an upcoming horror flick, called The Hunt, and the continuous blame placed on the horror genre, I feel it’s time to reiterate the fact that the horror genre is not the problem.
There’s nothing wrong with being inspired by the darkness. In fact, horror is inspirational! Not entirely in the way folks believe, of course, but there is beauty in even the most heinous beast. And to those who think darkness is unnatural, ugly, and is the sole reason the world is currently in shambles, let’s get one thing straight … You’re wrong.
You cannot blame the night simply because the sun had set.
To prove my point, I present—against all odds—some of the most inspiring quotes the horror genre has to offer.
10 Inspirational Horror Quotes
The Light in the Darkness
Horror is an exploration of the things we fear. It teaches us how to overcome pain by facing the things we dread. It’s a genre that gives hope by forcing us to look into the abyss. Sometimes, horror even gives us tips on how to survive this dreadful world, literally and figuratively. I mean, I’m totally ready for a zombie apocalypse. Can a Nicholas Sparks fan say the same?
#HorrorIsHealthy
The horror community is aware of the stigma surrounding the genre, especially since the discrimination against the industry is so blatant nowadays. We are fighting against it, though. Thanks to South African horror author, Karen Runge, there’s even a great hashtag created to try and beat the censorship algorithms on social media. So, if you believe that the horror genre is not to blame for all the bad in the world, tweet #HorrorIsHealthy. Make it trend, because you best be sure if horror falls, another genre is next on the chopping board …
