This document discusses different camera shots and angles used in horror films. It describes shots like slanted angles that create tension, establishing shots that introduce settings, extreme close-ups that intensify emotions, tracking shots that build suspense, close-ups that show facial reactions, CCTV shots that imply characters are being watched, handheld shots that make the audience feel engaged, POV shots that put the viewer in the character's perspective, low angles that emphasize dominance, and high angles that show vulnerability. These various shots and angles are effective techniques for drawing viewers into the action and building tension in horror movies.

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Natalie Rockall

2. Slanted angle
This where the camera is slightly tilted around the
subject, it is often used in horror films in order to
create the sense of disorientation and tension. It
is used the most in dramatic scenes in order to
draw the viewer into the action and further
emphasise the idea of distortion.

3. Establishing
shot
This kind of shot is used in order to capture everything
within the scene, this is often used to introduce the
setting after emphasise the isolation of the characters’
surroundings.This is extremely popular amongst horror
movies as is really puts everything into perspective for
the audience.

4. Extreme close
up
A shot at this level of closeness
shows us objects and peoples
features differently to how we
would usually see them. It is
used to allow the viewer to enter
the character’s intimate space
and allow them to see emotions
which would usually go
unnoticed.This unnaturally close
view intensifies the characters
feelings, for example in this shot
from the BlairWitch Project we
can see the scared look in the
characters eyes.

5. Tracking shot
These panning or dolly shots connote movement, these
are effectively used in horror and thriller films in order to
emphasise that the character is being watched or
followed. It could also help to illustrate the scene, or as
the camera is moving the suspense and tension builds up
due the uncertainty of what could come up on the screen
next.

6. Close up
Close ups are typically in this genre
as it allows the audience to see the
reaction on the actors face and
allows facial characteristics to be
seen in more detail and definition. It
can additionally be used to capture
the importance of a scene.

7. CCTV shot
The use of the time in the
bottom right hand corner
demonstrates the fact that the
characters are being watched.
This is often used in films with a
paranormal ghost aspect, usually
due to the protagonist setting up
cameras in order to capture what
is going on.

8. Hand held This filming technique is often used to add to the
sense of reality. It makes the audience feel more
engaged an involved and adds to the horror scene
as it feels more like they are there.

9. POV shot
Point of view shots are taken
from the view of the character.
This is when the audience are
then able to see the film through
the eyes o the character., this is
popular in this type of film as the
viewer then becomes
emotionally involved and it
builds tension as they get to be
placed in the shoes of the
character.

10. Low angle
Low angle shots are very
powerful in the sense that they
can emphasise of dominant and
intimidating the villain character
is, it visualises the sense of
dominance, and could make the
audience feel a sense of
vulnerability.

11. High angle
These shots are used in horror films
as they make the figure or object
being looked down on seem
completely powerless and vulnerable
and illustrate the sense of hierarchy in
a visual manner.