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Section 17 · Screen

Horror & cult

The essentials

Checked against Horror film.

01
Core Elements
monsters, apocalyptic events, and religious or folk beliefs
02
Sub-genres
body horror, comedy horror, erotic horror, slasher films, splatter films, supernatural horror, and psychological horror
03
Regional Prevalence
prominent in the cinema of Japan, Korea, and Thailand
04
Cinematic Techniques
negative space, lighting extremes, and distorted space and time
05
Jump Scares
abrupt change in image with loud sound to surprise the viewer
06
Mirror Imagery
used for visual depth and building tension
07
Music Techniques
dissonance, atonality, and experiments with timbre
08
Personality Horror
monsters or psychotic murderers at the center of the plot
09
Armageddon Theme
fear of large-scale destruction including natural events
10
Demonic Theme
satanic rites, witchcraft, and exorcisms
11
Societal Roles
vessels for exploring cultural, political, and social trends
12
Historical Origins
folklore, religious beliefs, and Gothic literature