The document outlines research for a horror genre film, including using dark, mysterious music and ambient noises to set an unsettling atmosphere, shooting in dark, isolated locations with low lighting, employing point-of-view shots and handheld camera work, and cutting between shots quickly or fading to black to build tension. The main character will be psychologically damaged and living alone, while another character remains mysterious and unknown.

1. Horror
GENRE RESEARCH

2. Sound
 For the sound of the film we will use dark and mysterious music that will
help highlight on the tone of the film
 We will also be using ambient noise to create an atmosphere
 We will need loud bangs and screams to add to the atmosphere and
create a mood for the film

3. Mise – en – scene
 Dark and isolated looking areas
 Empty areas such as an abandoned house
 Low light for such as a candle and a street lamp

4. Shots and editing
 POV shots of when people are looking at something and we need to show
information about it such as the time on a clock
 Hand held shot of the person laying on the floor
 When editing we will use fast cuts and fades to black as it adds to the
horror atmosphere

5. Characters
 Our main character is someone who is psychologically damaged and lives
alone in a small house
 Our other character is mysterious and you don’t get to know a lot about
who they are and what they are doing