[Stingy Jack]

Well, I've already talked at length about the subject "what makes a good horror film." And I've cited a few examples of recent films as well.

I agree, though, that horror films nowadays suck, in general. However, I do believe that they are getting much better than the garbage produced in the 80's and early to mid 90's. But, the Japanese and the Brits aren't the only ones that deserve credit for this. I think the increasing interest in indie films has also produced some great horror films. Independent filmmakers really take their art seriously because they just want to make a movie that is good enough to be sold to mainstream audiences. They aren't blinded by the dollar signs that have infected most major production companies. Plus, they don't have the budgets to create eye-popping special-effects and cast big name stars. Therefore, their stories have to rely on the classic elements of good storytelling to make them good. I think the indie market will soon overthrow the big producers in terms of quality films.

So, in sum, I think the horror genre is taking a turn for the better. And seeing as we're only 4 years into this decade, we have plenty of time to produce an iconoclastic film that speaks for the decade. And my bet is that it will be a zombie movie.