Genre Research: Horror

 Common CAMS-

  • Birds Eye/ High Angle
  • Close Up
  • Tracking or Panning Shot
  • Reverse Shot
  • Tilted Angle
  • Low Angles
  • Hand Held Camera Shot


Common CLAMPS-

  • Horror movie settings are usually dark rural locations or abandoned places where no one goes. Most places are deserted and isolated. This creates mystery and suspicion throughout the film. 
  • The main props in horror movies are weapons such as knives, axes, and chainsaws that bring about a slow and painful death. The heavier the gun, the better the reaction to the movie. Because horror movies are supposed to be pretty scary. 
  • Horror movies usually take place in the dark of night. Shadows bring fear to the audience. Shadows are created by low-key lighting to add the effect of uncertainty. Fear of the unknown terrifies the audience. 
  • Most people (mainly victims) in horror movies dress casually, but a lot of effort is put into their costumes to give clues to their role and personality in the film. 


Common Editing-

  • Transitions
  • Special Effects 
  • Shot Placement
  • Pacing
  • Using Blur
  • Focus On The Background 

Common Sound-

  • Screams/ Scream-like sounds 
  • Infrasound/Low Frequency Sounds, sets an ominous tone

Example Films-

  • The Conjuring 
  • Halloween 
  • Friday the 13th 
  • Hush 
  • Annabelle The Creation
  • The Exorcist 
  • The Purge

Enjoyable Elements: 

  • suspense 
  • Possibility of a Sequel
  • Proper Theme Music
  • Villains Backstory 

Non-enjoyable Elements:

  • Supernatural 
  • Memorable but Frightening Menace
  • Gore


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