Weapons such as glass, knives, rope, and wire are used in horror films, along with loose costumes and dramatic makeup used mainly in killing scenes. Gore films use extremely detailed storylines and injuries to immerse viewers more deeply in the film. Haunted houses are featured to build tension as the killer lurks in darkened places like woodlands or cellars, waiting to attack victims amid alerting sounds. A common storyline sees the villain killing many but one, usually the main character, survives as the "last girl standing".

1. Weapons – glass,knifes,rope,wire Costumes- loose to add effect, dramatic make up used mainly in killing scenes to add effect to injury. Gore films a could be associated with some horror s its used in extremely detailed storylines to make the viewer sink into the film easier. Haunted houses are a very distinctive part of horror films as tension is always added because you know the killer is going to strike, this is also made obvious with the alerting and fast paced sounds added. Last girl standing is a common story line in many horror films which occurs when a villain kills lots of people throughout but thier is always one who survives – this is mainly the main character in the film. Also its usually good against evil meaning there is conflict between two characters throughout the film, usually distinctive so they are remembered. Darkened places were the killer lurks such as woodlands or cellars so they can easily creep up on thier victims. Distinctive screaming of victim to show there in pain. Narrative – Story lines Conventions of a horror film Iconography/Props Hero – one who saves the day Villain – the antagonist of the movie who causes the disequilibrium. Helper – person who helps hero throughout quest Victim – mercy of villain Donor – someone who has something special which will help the hero. Horrors are designed to... Audience Reactions Extreme amounts of nightmares Make the viewers feel most venerable Anxiety problems Loss of thier own personal identity Fears of sexuality Suicide is the most serious problem coming from horror films. Frighten and panic the viewer Cause dread and alarm Invoke each viewers personal worst fears Set a captivating experience for viewers Conclude with a terrifying shock finale.