Horror films commonly use certain conventions and codes to create fear and suspense. Some conventions include isolating characters in secluded locations with no help, portraying a battle of good versus evil, and showing female victims. Common codes are unnatural camera work, point-of-view shots from the killer's perspective, handheld shots that are disorienting, disturbing soundtracks, and depicting female or child victims as vulnerable. These conventions and codes help set the tone and drive the narrative of typical horror movies.