Research - Existing Horror Films

I researched stills from existing films to see the type of conventions they follow so that I can use aspects of them in my groups film. In this particular still which is from 'Nightmare on Elm Street', it shows a close up of the films main character, the one that all the characters in the film are afraid of. Close ups of the character are used a lot in the film to make the audience feel scared and feel the same kind of emotions that the rest of the characters in the film feel towards the character. Also, the dark shadows which does not allow the audience to see the face of the character clearly is often used in horror films to create fear and mystery to the character which helps to build a sense of worry and fear amongst the audience.