Conventions and Codes on Horror Genre

Coventions:
- An element of darkness connoting mystery and uncertainty
- Complex narrative structure
- Extra-ordinary event taking place
- Includes a antagonist and Protagonist
- Themes includes: Good vs Evil, depression, childhood issues; the supernatural; beyond death; nightmares; madness; and insanity


Codes:
- Isolated setting suggesting vulnerability
- Camerawork is very expressive and not natural
- Disturbing and Eerie sound which creates unsettling tension and suspense
- The visual style includes dark colours and significant props