Elements
Elements
100

Time period, social norms of the time, and the context of a where, when, and with whom a story takes place all relate to this element of horror. 

What is SETTING?

100

Music, footsteps, creaking, and silence are all examples of these elements of horror. 

What are SOUND AND SYMPHONY?

200

A slow build, mystery, and scenes that might cause viewers to tense and await with eyes covered are examples of these element of horror.

What are SUSPENSE and STRESS?

200

Causing an actor and/or a viewer to jump or shout are examples of these elements of horror. 

What are SCREAMS, SPOOKS, and SCARES?

300

A viewer's ability to see oneself or one's own life in the movie is an example of these elements of horror.

What are SELF, SEPARATION, and SIMILARITY?

300

The actual plot of the movie or the journey we follow with an actor or actors are examples of this element of horror.

What is STORY?

400

Moments that tap into what a viewer can hear and see and what the actors can touch, smell, and taste are all examples of this element of horror.

What are SENSES?

400

The way a movie is filmed, the use of live footage, and the speed with which a camera follows the actors are all examples of this element of horror.

What are SCREEN SHOTS?

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