There are various theories which can be applied to horror films, which are typical of the horror genre. Chloe Connell conducted research on Todor's narrative theory, which she then presented through a PowerPoint. This is helpful as it helps us to establish typical conventions of horror films, through applying Todorov's theory:
1st vine: Shows us creating a scene which involves a build up to a climax, where a victim is captured by a villainous character. An example of a horror film that does this could 'Woman In Black'.
2nd vine: Portrays a character being trapped in a confined place.
3rd vine: Shows the victim running away from the villain, down a deserted and dark corridor. The victim is female which conventionally represents her vulnerability. An example of a horror film that also portrays females as victims, could be 'Scream'. Within the beginning scene of 'Scream', the female character faces attack from the antagonist.
4th vine: Denotes two teenage characters having a conversation. One of them reveals that 'their parents are out of town'. This is conventional as being away from adult supervision usually results in something sinister occurring
5th vine: Denotes a characters car breaking down in a deserted place; which as a result leaves them stranded and helpless to whatever is to come their way.
6th vine: Victim is yet again seen as vulnerable, by walking in an isolated place. This may trigger foreshadowing in the audience, to what would happen next (which results in something horrific).
7th and 8th vine: Shows dim lighting and woods setting, which triggers a fear of the dark and the unknown. Usually the time and location that the villain strikes. An example of popular films that use a dominant woods location. could be 'The Blair Witch Project' and 'Cabin in the woods'.
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