My horror mood board presents some of the main themes that are common within the genre.
One area that I focused on was many films use of iconic characters such as those present within Friday the 13th, The Exorcist and Stephen King's IT. Here you can clearly see the variety of characters that are created within this genre. One thing that i noticed was that most of the characters I have chosen to look at wear some form of mask, this is vital in keeping their identities a secret from the audience. Most are also emotionless and plain, creating the sense of the unknown.
Another aspect of horror within my mood board is the use of weapons as the main way of the killer killing their victims. As can be seen, they are often sharp blade like objects, things that are commonly found within any household. The picture of the psychotic killer behind his victim is also a common one within horror, the victim often clueless that he is being followed and is about to be attacked. Gore is also depicted, horrors often make good use of blood and wounds, this can be seen in the butchering scene at the top.
Also pictured are some of the common settings for horror, and also some that I have found unusual. Woods make good settings, providing hideaways and acting like a never ending maze, and a deserted town or area are common. A scene that I found particularly interesting and unusual is the scen of Danny in the hotel, playing in the never ending corridoors. The strange carpet and views of an endless distance play mind games with the audience and helps to create illusions.
One area that I focused on was many films use of iconic characters such as those present within Friday the 13th, The Exorcist and Stephen King's IT. Here you can clearly see the variety of characters that are created within this genre. One thing that i noticed was that most of the characters I have chosen to look at wear some form of mask, this is vital in keeping their identities a secret from the audience. Most are also emotionless and plain, creating the sense of the unknown.
Another aspect of horror within my mood board is the use of weapons as the main way of the killer killing their victims. As can be seen, they are often sharp blade like objects, things that are commonly found within any household. The picture of the psychotic killer behind his victim is also a common one within horror, the victim often clueless that he is being followed and is about to be attacked. Gore is also depicted, horrors often make good use of blood and wounds, this can be seen in the butchering scene at the top.
Also pictured are some of the common settings for horror, and also some that I have found unusual. Woods make good settings, providing hideaways and acting like a never ending maze, and a deserted town or area are common. A scene that I found particularly interesting and unusual is the scen of Danny in the hotel, playing in the never ending corridoors. The strange carpet and views of an endless distance play mind games with the audience and helps to create illusions.
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