horror film
US /ˈhɔːr.ər fɪlm/
UK /ˈhɔːr.ər fɪlm/

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film horror
a movie designed to frighten, shock, or disgust its audience
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We watched a horror film last night and I couldn't sleep.
Abbiamo guardato un film horror ieri sera e non sono riuscito a dormire.
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She loves watching classic horror films from the 80s.
Le piace guardare i classici film horror degli anni '80.