Codes and Conventions of Horror Films

• Ceepy child who has come back from the dead
• Usually a bathroom is involved, a shower
• Low lighting to create a dark effect and increase the scare factor
• A sleeping teen as this is when the killing or ghosts are seen
• An abandoned or deserted house or woods
• Young and innocent teens are usually the main feature in the film 
• There are usually a lot of close ups, point of view shot and low angle shots which make the audience feel a part of the film as they will feel included in the suspense 
• A mysterious phone call, usually from the dead or a threatening comment 
• Involves running, usually away from the villain  
• A paranormal or supernatural theme usually runs through horrors as this is what people associate with horrors
• Creepy music playing in the background
• Home alone