2. Killers in horror films
Characteristics that make a killer:
Often disguised by a mask, or have facial disfigurements in which isolates them
from society, and provides a sense of otherness, therefore making them a lot more
menacing, threatening to a society.
Also a troubled backstory that defines the character as a killer, frequently within
horror films the title reflects the backstory of the killer or the event that caused him
to become a killer. (e.g. Halloween, Friday 13th)
Moreover does the way in which they execute or kill their victim offer an insight
into the killers sense of moral jurisdiction?
Resurrection is often a key theme within horror films. They always come back
Regularly the weapon that is used are normal everyday household objects, such as
a knife, the use of these household objects suggests the maniacal aspect of the
killers.
3. Killers in horror films- Jason
Voorhees
His
Mask- He is masked
weapon, althou
in order to hide his
gh not of
facial
everyday
disfigurements, this
household
therefore creates a
use, does have
ere of otherness to
the same
him and therefore
threat, it could
creates a more
be argued that
menacing ulterior. His
due to its size
disfigurements also
and the way in
signal his isolation
which he yields
from society, the fear
it suggests a
of the unknown is
greater danger.
also created through
his lack of identity.
His costume is smeared in blood and is torn, this therefore adds again to his
otherness and isolation from society, however his costume does also add to his
menacing and sadistic ulterior.
4. Killers in horror films-
MICHAEL MYERS
(Halloween)
Weapon: He is Mask: Adds to the fear
using a household of the unknown-
knife, as previously increasing his fear
stated it does factor and his
create an ere of a threatening
maniacal crazed appearance.
killer.
The fact that he is within a home environment adds an uneasy feeling, a feeling of intrusion
that strikes fear into anyone, even outside of Hollywood films. Therefore the environment in
which he is within adds to the fear of otherness and his menacing nature.
