Film Language - Cinematography in Horror
Cinematography in horror:
- Establishing shots of wide isolated landscapes or isolated buildings. (‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ and ‘The Shining’)
- Extreme close ups/close ups are often used to show victims fear and emotion.
- POV shots put the audience in perspective of the character when the scene is tense and the character is often in danger. This immerses the viewer and puts them on edge which is a convention of horror. (‘Scream 2’)
- Medium shots can be used to show the character in their surroundings whilst still seeing the characters actions and reactions. (Used in ‘Scream 2’ opening when the victim leaves the cinema alone’)
- Over the shoulder shots are used to bring the viewer into the scene and make them feel part of the action.
- Voyeuristic shot - this is where the camera makes the audience feel like someone is watching or spying on a character which puts the audience on edge as they are unable to see the mystery character. (‘Halloween’ and ‘The Sixth Sense’)
- High angle shot - these shots are used to look down on a character which can show a sense of vulnerability or lack of power. These can often be used on victims in horror.
- Low angle shot - these shots are positioned below a character giving them a sense of power or dominance, (Often used with a villain or hero).
- Dutch angle shot - this is when the camera is on a tilt and creates a disorientating effect for the viewer making them feel uneasy which can put them in the mindset of the victim.
- Establishing shots of wide isolated landscapes or isolated buildings. (‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ and ‘The Shining’)
- Extreme close ups/close ups are often used to show victims fear and emotion.
- POV shots put the audience in perspective of the character when the scene is tense and the character is often in danger. This immerses the viewer and puts them on edge which is a convention of horror. (‘Scream 2’)
- Medium shots can be used to show the character in their surroundings whilst still seeing the characters actions and reactions. (Used in ‘Scream 2’ opening when the victim leaves the cinema alone’)
- Over the shoulder shots are used to bring the viewer into the scene and make them feel part of the action.
- Voyeuristic shot - this is where the camera makes the audience feel like someone is watching or spying on a character which puts the audience on edge as they are unable to see the mystery character. (‘Halloween’ and ‘The Sixth Sense’)
- High angle shot - these shots are used to look down on a character which can show a sense of vulnerability or lack of power. These can often be used on victims in horror.
- Low angle shot - these shots are positioned below a character giving them a sense of power or dominance, (Often used with a villain or hero).
- Dutch angle shot - this is when the camera is on a tilt and creates a disorientating effect for the viewer making them feel uneasy which can put them in the mindset of the victim.
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