HORROR CODES AND CONVENTIONS.

CHARACTERS:

1. Hero
2. Villain
3. Princess
4. Female
5. Children
6. Clowns
7. Mum and Dad
8. Killer
9. Friend
10. Soul

SETTINGS:

1. Haunted house
2. Forest
3. Woods
4. City
5. Hotel
6. Run down areas.
7. Streets

PROPS:

1. Bloodied Knife
2. Crayons
3. Mask
4. Gun
5. Doll
6. Crucifix
7. Microwave
8. Random objects
9. Doll house
10. Mirrors

MISE EN SCENE:

1. The camera shows how close ups, POV shots and low and high angle shots can be used. The POV shot shows the audience what YOU are looking at with your own eyes. Also, the close up emphasise facial expressions whilst the low and high angle shots concentrate on the level of power or timidness.
2. The sound is a mix of diegetic and non - diegetic. Whispering, creaking floor boards, screams, phone ringing, spine chilling high and low pitch music, rustling, wind, shouting, demons communicating with each other in their own language, 
3. The lighting is mainly low - key. In horror films, black is the most dominant colour because of it's pure nature. irregular shadows forming and pitch, dull atmosphere signifies death and/or danger. The absence of light puts the audience into shock and in constant awareness of their surroundings.
4. For editing, shot reverse shots are used between the hero and the villain. Fast pace cuts are used to build action and tension.

NARRATIVE:

1. The story and tempo of horror films are quite slow, so that suspense can gradually build up over time, causing a more eager and curious approach from the audience.
2. Sometimes there are fast paced scenes to establish the relationship between the hero and the villain. They both fight directly and indirectly, eventually making one of them die ardor the other dying straight after.

FILMS ASSOCIATED WITH THESE KEY POINTS:

1. The Purge
2. The Blair Witch Project
3. Saw
4. A Nightmare On Elm's Street
5. Final Destination