Further Genre Conventions

Setting-

Typical Horror conventions found in setting are:• Graveyards• Woodland• Churches• Abandoned house

Props-

Typical Prop conventions are:• Crucifixes• Old paintings• Music boxes• Juxtaposing children's toys

Costume-Typical costume conventions depend on character stereotypes, Horror films generally have 3 different

typical characters, Slasher characters, Suited/ powerful characters and unexpecting urban characters:

Slasher characters:• Clown costumes• Religious costumes• Sporting costumes

Suited/Powerful characters:• Suite/Tie• Tuxedo• Waistcoat

Urban characters:• Tatty clothes• Jeans/t-shirt