Sub-Genres of Horror: What's Your Favorite?
- ThePlasmaticWriter
- Jul 4
- 2 min read
Updated: Aug 25
There are dozens upon dozens of sub-genres of horror. A genre that, when paired and mixed in with horror adds another layer, a deep dimensional flair to the already intense one. These sub-genres have created hundreds of great books that, in their own right, have given these sub-genres their own popularity. However, some work better than others, so with this post, I will be mentioning some of the best and most popular sub-genres of horror, along with 3 books within them.
Paranormal: Otherworldly horrors within the spiritual sense create some excellent haunted house tales and great ghost stories.
Zombie: Books about the undead. The soulless abominations who now walk the earth looking to feast upon the living.
Demons/Possession: One could argue that most straight-up horror books contain demons, but when possession is involved, it adds a whole new meaning and takes on how all bets are off when it comes to being taken over by true horror.
Apocalyptic/Dystopian: The end of the world idea is always a chilling thought and has created some interesting reads as well.
Western: The wild west was already a brutal and rugged time in the United States so when you mix it in with horror, you get some serious badass reads.
Vampires: The immortal ones, the tale of the vampire has been around for centuries and has made for some fang-biting reads.
Small/Rural Town: Some horror tales take place in small rural towns, and even though they are small, they usually carry deep foreboding secrets and deadly revelations…
Splatterpunk: The most gruesome of horror sub-genres, where the gore is turned up full-blast and the violence is the main focus, creating some dark and disturbing reads.
There are many others, but these are just some of the popular sub-genres. Many of the books within these sub-genres have been written by well-known names and authors you have likely heard of. Check out the books if you’re unfamiliar with the sub-genre, or just read them because you like the author or the book appeals to you.
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