My name is James but most people call me Jimmy.

Im seventeen and currently studying media at

West Suffolk College. Id say I was quite the film
fanatic. (Only reason I took media because I
thought Id watch a lot of films.) My favorite
genre is horror. I like horrors with my ages
group or a family as I find these characters most
relatable. I also find it easier to relate to a male
actor but I do enjoy some female eye candy in the
film. I expect a certain level of quality when
watching a horror, Im not easily frightened by
the storyline but I enjoy the thrill and the
suspense.
When watching a horror I rely on the audio to
tell me what to feel. Sound is vital for creating
an atmosphere and establishing the genre.
The music needs to be noticeable but not
distracting. Keep it simple and climatic I say.
Music that is recognizable is also important.
For example, insidious tiptop through the
tulips.
The storyline of a horror can be simple but effective if it sticks to the classical conventions of a horror. My
favorite plots revolve around possession and demons. Although I dont enjoy watching the same ghost story
again and again. Originality is essential.
I expect acting in horrors to be professional and believable. Make up is an extremely vital part of the believability of the film. I
despise when makeup is overdone and looks fake. Hence my strong dislike for the first couple of Saw films. This allows applies to
props too.
I have a weekend job at a local caf and get paid
minimum wage but I will always splash out on a
decent horror in the cinema. This includes large
salted popcorn and coke.
Ive watched a lot of horrors and Ive
found that the key for capturing my
attention is a good opening sequence. I
want to be on edge within the first couple
of minutes.
I mainly watch the big production
horrors. However being Suffolk born
and bread Ill always watch a British
horror if its on. I find British horrors
more relatable as well.

Most horrors have a predictable plot:
a scary beginning, a boring middle
where nothing happens and a scary
ending which always ends happily.
Therefore I thoroughly enjoy a
horror with a twist or alternative
ending. Such as The house at the end
of the street. I really didnt expect
that plot and I couldnt have
predicted it.
My personal pet hate for horrors is
when a-long-awaited action scene
finally comes but you cant see
anything because its filmed outside or
inside but too dark. Lighting is so vital,
darkness is a classic convention of
horror and is needed for setting the
mood but too much darkness will ruin
the affect.