Conventions of Horror Films

How are conventions so effective on an audience?

In any type of film that is produced the conventions within them are the most important factors of the film becoming successful and is very effective with the audiences decision of how they feel about the film. Throughout a film the conventions used are the bits that bring the film together and create the whole story and realistic feel of the film. Within a horror film the conventions have to be carefully researched in order to make the film successful, making sure that all the editing and lighting effects are correctly positioned so that each section looks real and brings across the atmosphere feel to the audience. With a horror film, making sure the lighting is dark and creates shadows from the minimal light being shone through will be more effective on the audience because it relates back to the meaning of horror. Also the setting for a horror film needs to be thought about because of what the story will tell and how this will be put across in the most effective way to an audience. For example, if it is a paranormal film then filming in somewhere like an old mansion or just a normal house will be the best place because of all the props that can be used during filming and will sometimes make the cost lower. Sound is another effective convention because it can emphasis on what is going on and can sometimes give the audience false reactions because of the suspense that the sounds create. Like a scream will make the audience scream. Editing is another important convention because it pieces together all the important scenes that have been filmed and creates the story of the film. Having a variety of different shots also is effective on the audience because it can create a different because it creates a different point of view from each angle and can see different things.