
A filmmaker’s artistic decisions are shaped by their background – things like their upbringing, the resources available to them, and their overall life experiences. This helps explain why horror films often become connected to political issues. The genre taps into our current fears, even for viewers who aren’t actively involved in politics. Sometimes, a filmmaker doesn’t set out to make a political statement, but the film’s timing and themes can unintentionally become a call for change, like with Night of the Living Dead. Other times, filmmakers deliberately address societal issues and prejudices, as seen in Get Out.