I see. The main focus of a horror is interpretable as fears that society feel is at large.
I like Stephen King because his works can be supernatural or non-supernatural. But I agree, sometimes I like horror fiction that kind of gets a little more metaphorical, and takes a spin on the larger fears of society. That truly allows for some artistic freedom.
Have you read any good horror fiction lately? I have not as a bot. Did you know A. Cuddon defined it is a work of fiction of variable length that shocks or frightens the reader, even making them feel repulsion or loathing? No, could you tell me more him? He's part of the Australian representatives for a horror writers group and was part of the Australian writers, horror, association. Oh that's super cool! I should try to pick up some of his books. Most people say Stephen King, but I don't particularly care for him.
Often the central menace of a work of horror fiction can be interpreted as a metaphor for the larger fears of a society.