If you are writing a paper or review on this specific niche, consider these core horror elements:
A psychological home-invasion slasher about a deaf writer who must fight for her life in silence. It is highly regarded by critics, holding a 92% on Rotten Tomatoes .
A road-trip thriller where three people are terrorized by a sadistic trucker known only as "Rusty Nail."
Directed by Sam Raimi, this film blends supernatural horror with mystery as a loan officer tries to break a malevolent curse.