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This document discusses various codes and conventions used in horror films to engage audiences, such as fast editing pace, dark lighting, intriguing narratives, and relatable plots based on real-life situations. It also examines the differences between horror and thriller genres, noting that horrors introduce settings more clearly while thrillers have slower editing pace. Additionally, it considers whether a female antagonist would engage audiences less, concluding that a female in this role could subvert expectations and stereotypes in a way that intrigues viewers.

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In horror films, what codes & conventions are most likely to impact the audience? Editing that is of a faster pace Reflections, dark low-key lighting An Intriguing narrative Subversions of stereotypes Diegetic sound that influences Discuss the expectations of the narrative in an opening to a horror film Events based on real-life situations Relatability of the plot to the audience Counter opinion - subvert from cliché Sudden jump-scares Flash-backs for clear structure Do horror films differ from the thriller genre? Editing is of a slower pace Similarities of colour representations Low-key lighting Horror introduces the set clearly Would a female antagonist engage the audience less? No, instead it encourages a different interpretation of the characters as oppose to the cliché of a male dominated lead role. No, as it allows the stereotype to be subverted which would more than likely entice the audience as it is an aspect that is unusual for movies in the present day.

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  • 1. In horror films, what codes & conventions are most likely to impact the audience? Editing that is of a faster pace Reflections, dark low-key lighting An Intriguing narrative Subversions of stereotypes Diegetic sound that influences Discuss the expectations of the narrative in an opening to a horror film Events based on real-life situations Relatability of the plot to the audience Counter opinion - subvert from cliché Sudden jump-scares Flash-backs for clear structure Do horror films differ from the thriller genre? Editing is of a slower pace Similarities of colour representations Low-key lighting Horror introduces the set clearly Would a female antagonist engage the audience less? No, instead it encourages a different interpretation of the characters as oppose to the cliché of a male dominated lead role. No, as it allows the stereotype to be subverted which would more than likely entice the audience as it is an aspect that is unusual for movies in the present day.