Horror

• Horror was made to try and create feelings of fear, dread, disgust, and terror in the audience.
• The goal of horror is to develop an atmosphere that puts the audience on edge and to scare them.
• Characteristics can include:

  • Focus on negative reactions like fear, anxiety, and uncertainty
  • Elements of surprise and suspense
  • A villain that is threatening either physically, psychologically, socially, or morally.