Horror Conventions.

There are many elements which make up the production of a horror film.

Setting: The area for a horror film would usually be a typically isolated house, with no-one to help nearby, or any help available. This is used as there would be no second choice for the characters and their fate is concealed in this one isolated area.

Characters: In all horror films there is always a villan in some shape or form. This could be from a knife-weilding maniac or in the form of something that is not human. the killer also has certain weapon used throughout the film.

A blonde female character is always killed near the beginning and is seen to be dirty and to have slept with multiple partners. There is also a young brunette woman who usually plays a part and lives to the end, she is seen as quite clean and a virgin and the innocent one, and most probably the sole survivor.

Themes: There is also usually a theme of death and murder or someone seeking revenge on their victims.

Iconography: Sometimes there is a symbol such as a phone or weapon which is significant throughout the film.