The document outlines several common technical codes, settings, themes, narrative structures, and character types in horror genre films. Technical codes include the use of camera work and lighting to create tension and a sense of fear in viewers. Common settings are isolated locations like houses, forests, and abandoned towns. Themes often involve male dominance and fear. Narratives typically involve an early murder followed by the villain targeting the hero who escaped, with the villain escaping at the end. Character types include vulnerable female victims, a brave male hero, and an inhuman villain who wears a mask.