I know what my genre for this film is which is a horror/thriller but what makes it that? I can say general things like scary, dark vibes, and random jumpscares but it goes deeper such as the character types, the settings, the items within that make it uneasy, and the story that leads up. I don't just want to have you watching this film not knowing the plot and not capturing your attention. Let's gather information to better understand.
Character stereotypes:
The final girl: Last one to survive the killer or confront it. Ex, Laurie Strode, Halloween.
The Jock: Usually confident and very cocky, but also reckless and dies first. Ex, Curt Vaughan in The Cabin In the Woods.
The Nerd: Intelligent and very cautious, lacking bravery. Ex, Randy Meeks in Scream.
The Skeptic: Refuses to believe in the supernatural until it is too late. EX, Dr. Loomis in Halloween.
Bad Boy: Breaks rules and often attracts trouble. Ex, Dallas in The Texas Chainsaw.
Usual settings:
Haunted Houses: Classic setting filled with dark rooms, odd noises and strange events. Ex, Conjuring (2013).
Abandoned Buildings: Empty decaying buildings with many secrets. Ex, Grave Encounters (2011).
Isolated Cabins: Cut off away from civilization making it hard for characters to escape. Ex, The Evil Dead (1981).
Antagonist character designs:
The masked killer: Hides identity, creating mystery and unease. Ex, Jason from Friday the 13th.
The Ghost: Pale, long hair representing trauma. Ex, Samara Morgan from The Ring.
Monster/Creature: Inhuman traits to strike fear. Ex, Pennywise from IT (2017).
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