While plenty of people view horror films as a low-quality cash grab, those who are more familiar with the medium understand that the genre as a whole has its own positives and negatives, just like any other art form.

Sure, plenty of horror movies have been made simply to shock an audience, but that’s true for any film genre. The fact of the matter is, plenty of thrilling, immersive horror movies have been able to tell a worthwhile story.

If you won’t take our word for it, believe Vincent Price. Price is a staple in horror films, appearing in popular movies like The Fly (1958), House on Haunted Hill (1958), and The Raven (1963).

During an interview with The Blade, Price remarked that horror films held a timeless quality that didn’t possess films of other genres.

“Horror movies don’t date because they were dated to begin with,” said the actor. “They were mannered and consciously so - Gothic tales with an unreality. They have the fun of a fairy tale.”

In reality, Price felt that many horror movies were starkly different from many films based in reality. “To me, films that deal with drug addiction, crime, and war are the real horror films,” said Price. “In a world where slaughter and vicious crimes are daily occurrences, a good ghoulish movie is comic relief.”

Price saw merit in working in horror. “I like to be seen, I love being busy, and I believe in being active,” said the actor. “I know some people think I’ve lowered myself as an actor, but my idea of a ‘professional decline’ is not working.”