First Horror Movie- this 3:18 second horror movie The House of the Devil first aired in 1896. It is a silent film with a musical score. This is the beginning of many Horror film tropes…. Bat turning into human, witches, skeletons, ghosts and overall feeling of the house being haunted. To the modern viewer, the effects might feel a bit silly, but can you imagine, back in 1896, just watching a movie must have seemed like magic! Same director- George Melies- as the famous (and one of my favorites) Le Voyage dans la Lune (1902) ( A Trip to the Moon)
You can watch The House of the Devil in its entirety, on YouTube, uploaded by Cranked Up Films. Enjoy!