Horror Films Booming In Gloomy Economy

KEY

Question 1

a) True. films in the genre are increasingly sophisticated, often with a wider message.
b) False. Another trend is for viewers to watch this kind of Films in the company of others.
c) True. thousands will convene in Manchester Grimm Up North to watch movies, play games and even walk like zombies.
d) True. Cultural historians say that nail-biting, hide-behind-the-sofa films traditionally do well when the country is in an economic depression.

Question 2

a) There is a trend to watch more and more horror films, which convey the idea that those who see the film could fight against evil themselves. Besides, people tend to watch these films together with many more people in shows where they can enjoy other activities related to horror.
b) When people go to the cinema to watch horror movies, they try to forget about the bad economic situation they are going through. so as not to feel angry and frustrated.


Question 3

a) renowned
b) to convene
c) to do well

Question 4

a) Four new scaries have been released this month.
b) If there were not an economic recession, horror movies wouldn’t be increasing in popularity.
c) Mr. Halligan said that in a recession people threw themselves into escapism when reality was hard work./ people throw themselves into escapism when reality is hard work.