Basic Research

Key areas
-Clichés and Conventions
-Form
-Production contexts
- Audiences < 16-25
-Role of technologies < Handheld camera for horror
-Representation

Key Ideas
-Horror.
-Clichés.
-Slasher, Gore, Thriller/Suspense
-Heroine - virgin brunette survives.
-Psycho Killer.
-costume, blood, makeup
-Vulnerable blonde girl typically dies first
-Killer is typically white male 18-25
-Suspicious male character < Boyfriend.
-Suspense filled music
- Low level lighting.