Notes on genre research

Horror films show the viewers emotions, worst fears and nightmares. Element which feature in horror films are often torture, gore, demonic characters, supernatural forces and serial killers. The horror genre has many sub genres such as: Gothic Supernatural Suspense Thriller Teen terror Satanic Demonic

Target audience for horror films Horror is most popular with teenagers and people around the age range of 20+ http://www.scribd.com/fullscreen/66665823?access_key=key -66y96pn3xmthu5lpoy slide share. Mental paralysis Camera angle, costume, music, intense , suspense, make up, character. Character, visual style, weapons bloody knifes. Masks, dirty clothes, setting damaged structures.. mood, iconography. Themes sound eerie music, violent orchestral

Horror films often use extreme close ups and point of view shots to make the audience feel involved and to add suspense/tension.