Typical Storylines and Characters
Throughout the horror there are many storylines and characters which are used often in many films. These help to make the story relatable, through the use of the characters. And by using similar storylines it helps to keep the audience familiar with the genre.
Typical Storylines
Storylines within the horror genre are generally very similar but with slight differences, this helps to allow the audience to think they know what is about to happen but the slightest of change to the plot can successfully scare/puzzle the audience. Typical storylines are used in order to make the audience feel familiar with the situation on the screen and this helps to draw them in. Some typical horror storylines include: A family move into an old house, at first everything seems perfect but things drastically start to change. They find out the house has a horrible history and are haunted by an evil spirit; A mental patient escapes from an asylum and is targeting a group of members of a small town one by one until he is killed by the last remaining character; A family move into a new town and the towns secrets slowly begin to reveal themselves e.t.c.
Typical Characters
Characters within the horror genre also rarely change, it all depends on the targeted audience. And because they generally target a teenage audience then the casting are generally relateable characters. You also find that the personalities of the characters within a horror genre film are generally similar.Teenagers are often seen in horror films. Also you also find that you have the stereotypical killer within a slasher horror genre film. Typical characters within films in the horror genre include: the vulnerable blonde female, the sporty popular male, the unusual geeky male, creepy children, non-believer, psychopath e.t.c.
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