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