Genre: Horror

Narrative 

Structure is typically linear based so events aren't revealed too soon and to help build the tension and fear in the audience.

Setting

Horror pieces are predominately set in isolated locations: abandoned houses, woodland, countryside-farms. These settings give the sense of being alone, nobody around to witness or help the characters.

Many film have adopted the use of city locations as the main setting but within this chosen quiet isolated areas - back streets, warehouse, basement etc. This highlights these effects as the setting is actually in a built up area with many people who could help the character but the fact that no one does discomforts the audience and make them feel unsafe in a location they are more familiar with.

Characters

Protagonist- main character, can be either male or female, usually the brains of the bunch and is the one who will save others from the monster/antagonist.

Antagonist- can be a monster, human, animal, alien etc. Typically if they are human they will have some form of physical disfiguration (scars, burns) 

The "dumb" one- this character will almost certainly be killed in the film. They will be the one that leads the protagonist into danger in the first place often through being too focused on themselves or their need to seek a risky adventure (for example exploring an abandoned house).

Cinematography 

As with any film various shots are used however high and low angle shots are often used to manipulate the audience and inflict fear. Point of view shots and handheld often used from the victim's view to inflict the same fear to the audience, this makes the viewer feel so engaged they are within the scene and at risk as well.

Lighting- very focused on low key lighting to conceal information and details from the audience for suspense.

Props are focused around weapons and fear (guns, knives, chains,