1. Convections of
horror films

3. Halloween is a typical slasher film , if follows the
characteristic slasher conventions
•Unknown identity of the killer
•The hero is sweet and sensitive
•She senses the killer and plays the role of last girl
standing
•A knife is used as a weapon (stock prop)
•Through out the film there is a build of suspense
•A twist at the end, leaves the story open for a
sequel