The codes and conventions of a horror movie

The codes and conventions of horror films have changed from the 1890's to the 2000's. Some of the characteristics of a horror film is that, the feel that there is something wrong, also that the lighting is darker then usual so that the audience can not see what the "monster". It also strikes fear into the audience such as Nightmares, Our venerability, Alienation, Terror of death and fear of the unknown. The things that are in horror movies contributes to the fear of all of us and all of the things above contributes to your getting that fear. Even thought a horror is made to scare the audience the characters often forget about the danger that is out there. Often the say things happen in horror film for example

• Power is cut
• Someone investigates a noise
• Vehicle will not start