Horror genre(mise en scen aspects)
Mise en Scen in Horror Genre
Lighting
Low-key lighting is used in horror films due to the effects it creates. The dim hue and shadows created by this lighting are suited to the conventions of a horror film; it creates tension due to its mysterious and dark atmosphere, controlling how much of the surroundings and characters are revealed. It sets the tone, mood and creates a dangerous association with enigma through the shadows and dull shades. Low key lighting is effective because the audience can’t see everything in frame, often leading them to see things that aren’t there or be startled by things that pose no threat. Lamps and light bulbs are used in some places so the audience can see important things such as the character or items of significance. Naturally people are afraid of what they cannot see or fully understand such as silhouettes or shadows which is why it is difficult to shoot a scary horror film in high key lighting, because everything can be seen. Audiences tend to feel more relaxed in well lit scenes.
Examples Of shadows and low key lighting:
Setting
In the horror genre, Films are often set in abandoned places. The idea of Being isolated in a large area is a very frightening concept for the audience to deal with and sets up for a very scary horror film.
Examples:
Haunted House
Graveyard
Rural Locations
Abandoned Warehouse
Abandoned Mental asylum
Costume and Props
The light blue dresses worn by the twin girls in the shining shows innocence and vulnerability.
For example the doll from the conjuring wears a white dress, which could connote purity and innocence, but the two red bows in its hair connotes danger and death which makes it more frightening.
Lighting
Low-key lighting is used in horror films due to the effects it creates. The dim hue and shadows created by this lighting are suited to the conventions of a horror film; it creates tension due to its mysterious and dark atmosphere, controlling how much of the surroundings and characters are revealed. It sets the tone, mood and creates a dangerous association with enigma through the shadows and dull shades. Low key lighting is effective because the audience can’t see everything in frame, often leading them to see things that aren’t there or be startled by things that pose no threat. Lamps and light bulbs are used in some places so the audience can see important things such as the character or items of significance. Naturally people are afraid of what they cannot see or fully understand such as silhouettes or shadows which is why it is difficult to shoot a scary horror film in high key lighting, because everything can be seen. Audiences tend to feel more relaxed in well lit scenes.
Examples Of shadows and low key lighting:
Setting
In the horror genre, Films are often set in abandoned places. The idea of Being isolated in a large area is a very frightening concept for the audience to deal with and sets up for a very scary horror film.
Examples:
Haunted House
Graveyard
Rural Locations
Abandoned Warehouse
Abandoned Mental asylum
Costume and Props
In horror films costumes and props are mainly dark and dingy
in colour, however the colour of a characters clothing also helps connote their
personality.
The light blue dresses worn by the twin girls in the shining shows innocence and vulnerability.
For example the doll from the conjuring wears a white dress, which could connote purity and innocence, but the two red bows in its hair connotes danger and death which makes it more frightening.
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