Often associated with cheesy ‘80s flicks or gore-galore slasher films, horror is not always taken seriously. The Brooklyn Horror Film Festival (BHFF), however, pushes past the genre’s stereotypes with its weeklong showcase of independent horror films. Going on its fourth year, the festival will be taking place Oct 17-24 at Nitehawk Prospect Park, Cobble Hill Cinemas, Made in NY Media Center at IFP, and other venues across the borough.