From our research into horror films and the horror genre, we discovered that some conventions and codes were more popular than others.
For example, below are the ones most used for each micro feature:
For example, below are the ones most used for each micro feature:
Camera angles and movements: Low angle, High angle, Extreme close up, Extreme long shot, point of view shots, tilt, pan, arc, push in, pull out and close ups.
Mise-en-scene: Profile lighting, under lighting, low key, back lighting, dark clothing, intense make up, eerie environments.
Sound: Eerie and scary music, stabs, ambient, contrapuntal, demonic laughs, nursery rhymes, incidental music, sinister music, high pitch music.
Editing: Long takes to build up fear and suspense, sharp cuts, graphic matches, jump cuts, black fades, fast graphics and scary text.
