Damsel in Distress
The damsel in distress tends to be a love interest for the hero of the movie causing the hero to rescue her when she gets kidnapped. The damsel also usually appeals to the male gaze and fits the damsel in distress stereo type of being helpless without a man.
Non Believer
This character is often male as it is typical of male characters to ignore problems and dismiss then up until its undeniable. This character is usually the first to die as they refuse to accept the horror before them only to believe right before their demise. They also usually try defuse the situation and bring reason into the scenario, which when they are gone makes the audience realise just how vulnerable the other characters are without the "backbone" of the group.
Hero
The hero is usually male to show the dominance of the sex. This fits the stereo type of men being the hero saving the day and rescuing the damsel from the antagonist, the hero usually tends to be the main protagonist and most of the shots will be from there point of view.
Hysterical Character
This character is usually a woman or child as the audience feel more convinced by it and expect it. Other members in the group end up having to calm this character down and can be killed or traumatised by doing so. This character can die at anytime during the movie as there life expectancy ranges depending on the film from dyeing first too living through the entire experience.
Antagonist
This character is generally the mane antagonist throughout the film and is the character that insights all horror and fear into the film. They can range from anything from a paranormal experience to a serial killer. If the character is human, the character will usually wear a mask to hide the identity, which will not only make the audience wonder who and why but also the characters in the film. It also shows no emotion or connection to what they are doing which makes them seem more ruthless. They are usually seen as almost superhuman which adds to the horror.
If it is a demonic character, the character will usually take the form of something considered innocent like a child or a toy as it makes the audience feel more vunerable as no one is safe. They also seem more dangerous as it is impossible to kill a toy or end what is happening which make the suspense add up more.
Typical Horror Synopsis
The damsel in distress tends to be a love interest for the hero of the movie causing the hero to rescue her when she gets kidnapped. The damsel also usually appeals to the male gaze and fits the damsel in distress stereo type of being helpless without a man.
Non Believer
This character is often male as it is typical of male characters to ignore problems and dismiss then up until its undeniable. This character is usually the first to die as they refuse to accept the horror before them only to believe right before their demise. They also usually try defuse the situation and bring reason into the scenario, which when they are gone makes the audience realise just how vulnerable the other characters are without the "backbone" of the group.
Hero
The hero is usually male to show the dominance of the sex. This fits the stereo type of men being the hero saving the day and rescuing the damsel from the antagonist, the hero usually tends to be the main protagonist and most of the shots will be from there point of view.
Hysterical Character
This character is usually a woman or child as the audience feel more convinced by it and expect it. Other members in the group end up having to calm this character down and can be killed or traumatised by doing so. This character can die at anytime during the movie as there life expectancy ranges depending on the film from dyeing first too living through the entire experience.
Antagonist
This character is generally the mane antagonist throughout the film and is the character that insights all horror and fear into the film. They can range from anything from a paranormal experience to a serial killer. If the character is human, the character will usually wear a mask to hide the identity, which will not only make the audience wonder who and why but also the characters in the film. It also shows no emotion or connection to what they are doing which makes them seem more ruthless. They are usually seen as almost superhuman which adds to the horror.
If it is a demonic character, the character will usually take the form of something considered innocent like a child or a toy as it makes the audience feel more vunerable as no one is safe. They also seem more dangerous as it is impossible to kill a toy or end what is happening which make the suspense add up more.
Typical Horror Synopsis
Our Horror movie synopsis
After awakening from a traumatic flashback, 13 year old Katie questions her past, especially as she begins to unravel evidence of what happened 5 years ago. Katie becomes distressed by her visions, which turn out to be a nocturnal nightmare, not only for her, but for everyone she loves too...
After awakening from a traumatic flashback, 13 year old Katie questions her past, especially as she begins to unravel evidence of what happened 5 years ago. Katie becomes distressed by her visions, which turn out to be a nocturnal nightmare, not only for her, but for everyone she loves too...