The document compares the horror films The Exorcist and Insidious, discussing their themes of man versus demons, use of dialogue and tone, and differences in how they create shock and horror through small occurrences versus modern technology. The Exorcist from 1973 relies on displaying human suffering realistically within short time frames, while Insidious from 2010 employs sneaky happenings and the extraordinary use of film mechanics to unsettle viewers.

1. A Look At Horror Films:The Old vs. The NewThe Exorcist vs. InsidiousAndrew Michaels

2. Roger Ebert’s InputShock and Horror are created through small occurrencesDisplays the reality of human suffering27 seconds to 48 seconds

3. Stephen Bowles, writer for Literature Film Quarterly Extraordinary use of mechanics

4. Sneaky Happenings

6. Theme and DialogueThe Exorcist: Man vs. demonInsidious: Man vs. lost souls and demonsA calm but eerie tone in the dialogue is commonly used.

7. So…Which Movie is Better???OR

8. Reality and Technology