As an art form, horror movies had various meanings. Here are some possible explanations: 1. Entertainment: Horror films can bring excitement and thrills to the audience. It is a very good entertainment. The plots and scenes in horror movies could stimulate the audience's emotions and bring them a pleasant experience. 2. Challenge fear: Horror films can challenge the audience's fear by creating creepy scenes and plots to make the audience feel the excitement and challenge of fear. 3. Express emotions: Horror movies can allow the audience to express their emotions through watching movies, such as fear, nervousness, anger, and other emotions to convey certain emotions. 4. Driving the plot: The plot of a horror movie usually needs a certain amount of driving force to attract the audience's attention by setting suspense and strengthening conflicts to promote the development of the plot. 5. Exploring social issues: Some horror films may explore social issues such as racial discrimination, gender equality, violence, etc., to convey these issues through horror to attract the attention and reflection of the audience. It should be noted that although horror movies can bring excitement and challenges, there may also be violence, blood and other inappropriate content. The audience should choose the movie that suits them according to their age, gender, psychological and other factors.