Genre Research: Horror

 Genre: Horror 

• Common Camera Angles, Shots, & Movement: Common camera angles are Dutch, low, and high angles. Common shots are POV, wide shots, and extreme close-ups. Common movement tracking shots and tilts. 
• Common Mis-En-Scene : Common makeup is using fake blood for bloody or gory scenes. It also just depends on the character and what facial structure they want to emphasize. Common props are weapons such as knives, guns, or even a chainsaw. Common costumes are dark clothing and messy/frizzy hair. Common acting is usually acting scared during some scenes. Common lighting is dim lighting; used to create tension. Some even use casting shadows. The common setting is a dark, deserted area. 
• Common editing is a fade into black to build tension, the way they place their shots, and jump cuts. 
• Common sounds during horror films are heavy breathing, footsteps, or the slashing or stabbing of flesh. Another big one is screams or whispers. 
• Examples: It (2017) and Talk To Me (2022) 
• Elements we liked - I like the Mis-En-Scene that are used in the horror genre especially the props because using blood adds to the story and makes it scarier for the viewer. Another element we like is the sound effects such as he whispers. Depending on the storyline, it adds an eerie feeling to it making it more interesting to watch. 
• Elements we didn't like - We don't like the dim lighting because it is basic and doesn't add to the story. It's more the editing that is connected with the lighting that helps bring the story to life.