Since the beginning of cinema in the early 20th century, horror films have been recognized as a genre of film for those looking for a good source of thrill and entertainment biting. . From the time when horror films became a new source of entertainment to the present day, many subcategories of these horror films have diverged. Some examples of these subcategories are supernatural, horror, psychological, suspense, and monster comedies (Vantrepotte). One of the most important types of horror films could be illustrated as a sadistic, torturous fest of blood and gore, otherwise known as "torture porn." Producers and directors in the film world claim that these films have no effect on viewers and that the development of torture porn in Hollywood is just another way to make money. This is what Eli Roth, the director of the film Hostel, maintains, for example. Shortly after its release in February 2006, the film grossed approximately $47 million at the box office in the United States alone (Hostel 2006). Although Roth made a huge amount of money for this film, his argument becomes invalid when he disputes the resulting psychological effects on viewers. Groups of people, such as concerned parents, would argue that torture porn is a negative subgenre of the horror category. This can be seen as negative due to its adverse psychological effects on the children of these parents. Although "torture porn" can be seen as a way to generate more money and as a source of entertainment, it is not a positive development in the cinematic world due to its harmful psychological effects, such as desensitization and the violent influence on its spectators. -especially children.The subcategory of torture porn was born as a middle of paper......Inspired by real crimes. " Whatculture.com. What Culture LTD, June 5, 2013. Web. April 8, 2014. Osborn, Andrew. "Scream' Movie Inspires Teenage Girl's Copycat Killer." TheHostPros, November 8, 2001. Web. March 14, 2014. Schwerchel, Lauren. “Will Horror Movies Give Me Nightmares? Greatist.com, October 31, 2011. Web, April 15, 2014. “Modern Horror Films Reflecting Audience Desensitization.” April 16, 2013. .Vantrepotte, Joe. “Top 10 Horror Genre Categories,” Filmonic.com, October 30, 2011. Web March 14, 2014. Vineberg, Steve. ." Education 45.31 (1999): B9. Academic Search Elite. April 8, 2014. White, James. "The Story Behind Torture" www.totalfilm.com, October 30 2009.. 2014.