Genre Research: Horror

Genre Blog- Horror

Common CAMS:
Close-ups, extreme close-ups, low-angle shots, POV shots and a handheld camera.
Common CLAMPS:
Low-key lighting, dark or isolated locations, simple or distressed costumes, intense acting and desaturated or dark color palettes.
Common Editing:
Fast cuts during scares, slow pacing to build tension and jump cuts.
Common Sound:
Sudden loud noises, eerie music, silence for tension and ambient sounds.
Example Films of the Genre:
The Conjuring, Get Out, Halloween and A Quiet Place.
Elements I Like and Would Use:
Building suspense, psychological horror, atmosphere and tension.
Elements I Don’t Like and Wouldn’t Use:
Excessive gore, predictable jump scares and unrealistic character decisions.



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