Conventions of Horror
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What you usually see in a Horror movie
In the typical horror film suspense is key. This suspense is only heightened by dramatic lighting and music that tends to reappear through out the film to indicate when a moment is in either peak tension or of great importance. In any horror you need a "creature" or a creation wether it be man made or otherwise to focus upon. In a typical horror this creature is made to look ugly and it does not always have to be in physical appearance. Horror tends to become a fight of good vs. evil. There is also usually some protagonist fighting for good to prevail. Typically the protagonist is isolated either mentally or physically. This would be done mentally by being a genius or against the " mob mentality" or done physically through castles, rural environments etc. Horror, if done right, will keep the audience on their toes.
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