2. Female Victim
• In horror movies female victims are often
portrayed as being vulnerable and in need of
protection.
• Usually young, blonde women are used which are
often portrayed as being stupid and annoying and
are usually killed off but aren’t the first to be
killed.
• This character helps build up suspense to the
audience, as her screams and behaviour often
make the audience jump.
3. Hero
• Mostly always a male character who is usually
strong or well built.
• The hero is mainly brave and goes after the
murderer, often never returning.
• This character shows little emotion to show
that they are brave and to support the rest of
group.
4. Non- Believer
• Portrayed as being cocky and convincing
other characters that they are over reacting.
• He is usually the first to be killed as they are
typically over confident.
5. Hysterical character
• Usually female.
• They usually witness a friends death. The
other characters often try to talk to her but
she’d often break down or refuse to move.
• Her character often helps build up tension and
suspense to the audience.
6. Evil character
• Can take many forms such as a serial killer,
ghost or monster.
• If human they will often wear a mask to
disguise their identity. Wearing a mask can
also play on the fear of the unknown.
• Ghosts and monster do not exist which play
on the audiences more primal fears and the
thought that they could actually be around.
