Conventions of a horror film.

Conventions.

•       Three act narrative structure
•       Predictable narrative content (follows format)
•       Clear binary oppositions e.g. good vs evil
•       Use of low key lighting, use of CGI, FX
•       Dominant representation of gender, male villain, Female victim
•       Extensive use of close up, point of view, low angle
•       Young/teenage characters
•       Use of handheld camera: audience identification/realism
•       The 'its behind you' moment
•       Looking into the darkness for the villain