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