Cosmic Horror

Cosmic horror is a subgenre of horror fiction that emphasizes the insignificance of humanity in the grand scheme of the universe. It often features ancient, incomprehensible beings and forces, portraying the universe as vast, indifferent, and often hostile. This genre, popularized by writers like H.P. Lovecraft, conveys themes of existential dread, the fragility of sanity, and the idea that there are truths beyond human understanding. Instead of typical monsters, cosmic horror focuses on the terror of the unknown and the realization that our reality is just a tiny fragment of a much larger, often unsettling, cosmos.