The document discusses how horror films have changed over time, with older films focusing more on building suspense through music and themes, while newer films rely more heavily on gore and special effects. Specifically, it notes that modern horror films are more graphic, incorporate more science fiction elements, and are less reliant on suspense. Japanese horror films often retain conventions of older films, but American remakes sometimes fail to replicate these techniques. The document also briefly lists some things commonly found scary in horror films, like clowns, the unknown, realism, and corrupted innocence.

1. Horror Films By John, Lewis Christine and Maisie

2. Convention Comparison Old horror New horror Building of suspense Lots of blood and gore More use of music More about the moment Themed Special effects

3. How have horror films changed over time? Larger use of special effects More gory Larger variety of sci-fi in horror Less dependent on building up suspense The Japanese Horrors tend to rely more on the older conventions, with their American remakes not replicating these so well

4. What is scary??? Clowns The unknown Realism Cynical children Exploiting innocence

5. Examples http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Rmn6FRgYwBQ http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Bw6v2TggS70&feature=related