Genre conventions horror

1. Genre Conventions: Horror Cameron Colquhoun
Colours
Horror
Stereotypical
characters- creates the
personality of the
characters.
Costumes
The Blonde- The one
who always dies first.
The Pure- One who isn’t
affected by evil so is
pure.
Iconography
 Trying to frighten the audience with jump scares and other
unexplainable noises to create tension when watching.
 Ghostly symbols, swinging flickering lights, ghostly symbols, things falling
of tables, doors slamming etc.
 Camera techniques for the camera to be the paranormalpoint of view
Setting
Usually isolated areas
that is dark.
Black
Weapons:
Chainsaw, Dagger, Sharp
items- Glass, metal
The darkness can be
reinforced by dark skies,
thunder etc.
Can suggest death or
danger influencing a
response from the
colours
Red
Props
Lighting
Flickering light- creates
an apprehensive
atmosphere.
Old Items- Framed
pictures, Antiques, Cob-
webs.
Casting shadows- creates a
tense environment for the
characters to be in.