Conventions of a horror film

This Prezi shows the typical convention of a horror film.

These are the types of cinematography that would typically be featured in a horror film:

Extreme Close-Up (used to show fine detail of the subject or items that has some significance to the subject):

Establishing Shot (used to show the location, and not to make the audience feel bewildered as to the whereabouts of the characters):

These are the types of characters that would usually appear in a horror film:

The male protagonist (usually attractive, to garner likability from the audience): 

The female victim (also usually attractive, to garner likability from the audience. They are usually the victims due to how vulnerable and weak females are generally perceived to be):

The supernatural villain (usually supernatural as it is something that is unexpected, so therefore more likely to produce a reaction from the audience rather than the stereotypical ugly male villain):

These are the types of locations that would typically be featured in a horror film:

Old-fashioned houses:

Graveyards:

Abandoned Warehouses: