Genre Research of Horror

 I will be researching all three dramas I am interesting in. 

Horror: 

Hand held camera shot are used very often in horror films to add a sense of reality. It makes the audience feel involved and adds to the horror of the scene as you feel like you are there. Low angle shots are very powerful in the way they can emphasize just how scary or intimidating a villain is. Tilted angle shots add a lot of dramatic tension to shots, and could simplify a supernatural being, for example pushing or moving the camera. Another great use for the tilt shot is to act as though the camera is a victim on the floor and you are seeing what they're seeing. Close ups are used in these sort of genre are used to see reactions on the actors face. This is a shot that shows the most emotion from the characters. It is also used to capture detail in an important scene. Tracking shots shows continuous movement. This is used very effectively in horror films to make out a character is being followed or watched. It also establishes a scene so the audience can see the full view. Another great use is as the camera is moving, the suspense builds up as you don't know what will be shown next. Reverse shot could also be very effective in horrors as it could show consequences of actions and what would happen if you went back in time. It's a great way to signify flash backs. High angle shots are used in horrors to make the figure or object that is being looked down upon seem completely powerless and vulnerable. The most sound used in a horror movie would be ominous orchestras or eerie. The best scary movies make use of music's power to frighten. Whispering voices, shrieking violins and unrelenting synth beats. These are all elements of an eerie movie score, which is key for horror films to pack a punch and immerse the audience in fear.

The setting is in a dark, rural location or somewhere deserted where nobody would be. Most places are abandoned and isolated. This creates a mystery and suspicion throughout the film. Often places with a dark history like abandoned houses and lonely graveyards are included. In gothic horror films the key theme is mystery and the supernatural so castles, graveyards and spooky houses would be conventional places where a Gothic horror is filmed.  Shadows would be created through low- key lighting to add the effect of uncertainty of the attacker. The fear of the unknown frightens the audience. Most people (mainly victims) in horror films look like the are dressed casually but a lot of effort is put into their outfits to show hints of their role and personality in the movie. 

Cut Away shows character reactions to the situations they are facing. Smash Cut is used to shock and scare the audience in the change of environment. Jump cuts allows the passage of time to show while using time to scare the audience. fade to black gives a mysterious and tense feeling. Elliptical Editing cuts out the unnecessary parts of journeys or action to keep the audience on their toes and on the edge of their seats.

Great examples of horror films would be "The Grudge", "IT", "Jennifer's Body", and "Coraline".

Everything about the gore, blood, thrill, suspense, costume, and atmosphere is so precious to me and I love it. The only thing that has really made me doubt horror movies is that recent horror movie don't make me feel like it is authentic.