HORROR MOVIES

HORROR MOVIES

1. SUB-GENRES

   • Slasher
     • Psycho
     • Texas Chainsaw Massacre
     • Scream
   • Gore/Disturbing
     • Hostel
   • Psychological
     • The strangers
   • Monsters
     • The Lost Boys
     • The Thing
   • Paranormal
     • The Exorcist
     • The Amityville Horror
   • Sci-fi
     • Alien
   • Comedy Horror
     • Scary Movie

2. CONVENTIONS

   • Tries to connect with the viewer
     • Narrative of movie often common/mundane
   • Often the last person standing is a woman, her 'purity' keeps her alive
   • Dark Lighting
   • Scary/suspense music
   • Group of Teenagers
     • Female Protagonist
     • Unlikely hero
   • POV shots
   • Documentary/home movie style camera work
   • Night time
   • Abandoned Location
   • Red/white/black used a lot

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