Planning: Horror Thriller

Horror Thriller Films

Within horror films there is commonly a conflict between the main character and the monster - this may be a human such as a serial killer or an actual monster. The monster will usually inflict mental, emotional and physical harm. Throughout the entire story an element of fear is maintained as the main characters become victims to a superior Force.

A large majority of horror movies revolve around the stereotypes of teenagers, these are:

• The Jock
• The Drug taker
• The Promiscuous Girl
• The Black Guy (who frequently dies first)
• The Innocent Girl

The Innocent Girl is referred to as the 'Final Girl' as she is the girl that 'unexpectedly' overcomes the Superior Force and survives at the end of the movie.

Examples of Horror Thrillers are: Silence of the Lambs, Psycho and Saw.

Torture Porn

Regularly, the antagonist will gain sexual gratification from torturing characters in the film. These characters often suffer from a slow and painful death and such scenes are extremely graphic.

Difference Between Thriller and Horror

Horrors are often watched because people want to see people die on screen whereas Thrillers are watched as we want people (often the protagonist) live.