Horrified

Horrified is the past participle form of the verb “to horrify” and, as an adjective, describes a strong sense of shock or fear. In modern media and culture, the term is used as a title or descriptor for various works and products that evoke or depict horror.

Horrified is a cooperative board game released in 2019 by Prospero Hall and published by Ravensburger. Players work together to defend a small town against a cadre of classic horror movie monsters. The game uses a modular board representing locations in the town, with monsters appearing on the periphery and expanding their influence as the game progresses. Each player controls an investigator with unique abilities and must search for items, complete scenario objectives, and disrupt the monsters' plans. The group wins by completing the required objectives before the monsters overwhelm the town, and loses if too many locations are corrupted or the monster effects escalate beyond repair. The game supports solo play and multiplayer for up to five players and is known for its accessible entry point and replayability, with a variety of scenarios and optional rules. There are expansions that add new monsters and settings.

Beyond the board game, “Horrified” appears in other media and literary uses as a descriptor of fear or a shocking experience, and may be used as a title in books, films, or songs. The term is widely recognized in English as denoting extreme fear or the feeling of being scared.