Horror exists in two kinds: gratuitous and disturbing. Gratuitous horror feeds on gore and shock - consider the Evil Dead or Final Destination films, where body horror is featured front and centre. Disturbing horror, on the other hand, lingers beneath, disturbing us with death, guilt and trauma - consider Rosemary's Baby or The Shining. These are not your regular horror films, never enjoyable, and frequently bring new, unsettling concepts.
Death is one such concept. We never really experience our own death, but the loss of loved ones leaves an indelible mark. And because human b....