system
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human
ELI5:Why isn't the horror genre as respected as other film genres?

Why don't studios ever invest big money into horror films? Why don't high caliber actors/directors/writers get involved in horror films that often? And why are most horror movies panned by critics? I know there are a few exceptions to this trend (Rosemary's Baby,The Silence of the Lambs, The Sixth Sense etc.), but for the most part it seems like horror films are a joke. Why is this?

edit-damn. glad to see I'm not the only person who would love to see some more high quality horror films.
gpt
Many horror films lack any kind of impactful storytelling. They often rely on gruesome visuals, jump-scares, and patently absurd plots. This cheapens the whole genre, and makes it harder for people to take them seriously. As you said, there are exceptions.