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Generic Conventions of Horror

Characters
Killer- Usually distinctive and identity is hidden.
Victims
Innocent child (films like The Tortured)
Demented Child (like in The Omen, The Ring, Orphan)
Detective (films like Seven)
Male Jerk who usually dies first because of their self absorption (Tormented,
Promiscuous, dim witted blonde girl (Scream)
Attractive male who is always brave and strong.

Mise-en scene
Middle class street
Lots of blood, knives and screaming
Always a creepy, dark house
There is a location in the forest or woods and is usually in an isolated area where there is no one to help the characters (victims)
When something bad happens, it always rains

Lighting
Low key lighting
Usually always dark
Mostly set at night

Camera
Close ups to show detail
Medium close ups
Sadistic voyeurism

Sound
Suspense music
Clashing notes
Low heavy notes
Mainly sound effects rather than a song




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