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Characters

Main Protagonist usually the victim or hero Villain often a monster, alien, serial killer Creepy Children Ghosts, zombies, psychopath, werewolf etc. Emotionally unstable Propps theory villain, anti hero common

Setting
Abandoned/haunted houses Woodland areas/forests Schools Hospitals

Camera Shots
High angle to show villain power Low angle to show victim Tracking shots to make audience feel their following the narrative

Conventions of Psychological Horrors Technical codes


Rythhmical editing Chasing scenes emphasis action elements of horror, cause audience confusion and sense of panic Dark lighting Non diegetic sounds whispers, foot steps Diegetic sounds Screams Shadows SFX Props Music Editing Key: Media Language Conventions of a Psychological horror Conventions of Horror genre

Stereotypical conventions
Fears and any hidden truths about the character or what they have done. ordinary people who are usually the person creating the horror onto the other characters which makes it difficult to identify who the killer is. The works of this character is not shown until the end or when the story of the horror is fully established. Rely on the audiences mind to create the horror effect, with less gore noticeable like in Slasher films where the film is heavily dependent on it to create effect. Enigma code creating mystery through out

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