Horror Film Terminology

adjective suggesting the horror of death and decay; gruesome; having a grim or ghastly atmosphere

• The play had a macabre theme, with dark and unsettling scenes throughout.
• The horror movie was so macabre, I couldn't sleep for days after watching it.
• That haunted house was totally macabre, it gave me the creeps.
• The artist's use of macabre imagery in their paintings added a haunting quality to their work.

adjective relating to or characteristic of Satan or Satanism

• The cult was accused of engaging in satanic rituals.
• I heard that the abandoned house is rumored to be haunted by satanic spirits.
• That movie was so satanic, it gave me nightmares.
• Her smile was so fake, it looked almost satanic.