A horror film is a type of movie that aims to scare, shock, or terrify the audience by presenting frightening or suspenseful situations, often involving supernatural, monstrous, or psychological elements. Full definition
For my money it still holds up as one of the very best horror films of the 1980s. (thrillist.com)
The project evolved from an interest in horror films as a genre where certain aesthetics and fear are often constructed by means of architecture. (rupert.lt)
It's also one of the best horror films of the past twenty years. (metacritic.com)