Setting of movies
The most common religious/spiritual locations used in Indian horror movies.
Shrines or temples
Samosas or popcorn
What kind of horror do Chinese movies usually focus on?
Subtle, psychological, and atmosphere-driven horror.
In Chinese symbolism, what does darkness represent?
The unknown or evil, creating suspense.
What type of fear do both Chinese and Indian horror focus on?
Psychological fear.
In Chinese horror ghosts are often shown in...
Old, tall, apartments.
Which culture usually eats spicy snacks during the movies?
Both
Why do most Chinese horror films avoid showing real ghosts?
Because of censorship — many “ghosts” have human or logical explanations
What do temples and fire symbolize in Indian symbolism?
Purity and protection.
In both cultures, how are ordinary places used in horror movies?
They are turned eerie or unsettling to create fear.
The most common setting in Indian horror movies
remote villages and forests
people usually eat snacks during movies to...
to calm their nerves
What beliefs often inspire Chinese horror plots?
Superstition, Taoist beliefs, and ancestral spirits.
In Chinese symbolism, what do mirrors represent?
Duality and self-reflection, revealing hidden truths or alternate realities.
What technique do both Chinese and Indian horror use to build tension: loudness or quiet elements?
Quiet elements such as silence and shadows.
Chinese horror movies often take place in what type of urban location to create a spooky atmosphere?
abandoned buildings
most common Chinese movie snack
Sunflower seeds
What themes are common in Indian horror movies?
Ghosts, curses, reincarnation, and revenge.
In Indian symbolism, what do female spirits commonly stand for?
Revenge or injustice.
How does Chinese horror’s atmosphere differ from Indian horror’s atmosphere?
Chinese horror is quiet and cold; Indian horror is spiritual and dramatic.
In Chinese horror films, what kind of environment is commonly used to make the story dark and eerie?
Misty, quiet urban settings
Which drink is usually drank with Indian movie snacks?
limca
How do Indian and Chinese horror endings usually differ?
Indian horror ends with closure, while Chinese horror ends ambiguously or tragically.
How do ancestral money (Chinese) and ghosts/curses (Indian) differ in meaning?
Ancestral money shows respect for ancestors, while ghosts/curses reflect karma and family guilt.
How do cultural elements shape the horror atmosphere in Chinese vs. Indian films?
Chinese horror uses subtle Taoist cues; Indian horror uses rituals and emotional intensity.