After choosing that the genre for our short film is going to be a Horror, we decided to do some research into what the conventions of a horror movie are, so that we can include this in our Opening Sequence. We found out the following:
Set- The set for a horror movie, is usually somewhere dark and run-down, usually in the middle of nowhere, isolated. Also, the place normally has a 'dark' history that the characters uncover throughout the movie. Places that are usually used include abandoned buildings such as Hospitals or Mental Asylums, old farm houses, or large houses in the countryside.
Camera Work and Editing- POV shots are usually used to give the viewer the sense of being either the Antagonist or the Protagonist; usually from the view of the killer or monster chasing after someone. High Angle shots are used to show that a character has high vulnerability. The pace of one shot to the next is usually always fast as this builds up the tension.
Sound- Most of the tension is usually built up from the use of non-diegetic asynchronous sound. 'Eerie' music or disturbing sound effects are normally used for this. Diegetic sounds such as screaming and footsteps can also add to this tension.
Lighting- The lighting in almost all horror movies is low key, so that not everything can be seen, and leaves spots hidden by darkness.
Characters- Main Protagonist- Hero or Victim; The Villain (could be a monster or human such as a psychopath or murder) Stupid Teenagers that almost always end up being killed (Usually a blonde girl) Children; Police officers or Sheriffs; and the usual Ghosts, Spirits, Demons e.c.t.
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