1. 1. Mise-En-Scene Isolated settings, or domestic settings often at night time Dark atmosphere, created by expressionistic lighting, shadowy lighting
2. 2. Camera Work and Editing Crosscutting for suspense sequences Faster cutting for violent action Point of view shots for those being watched Hand held shots for chase scenes
3. 3. Characters Hedonistic teenagers (having a good time) Innocent girls Victims become heroes Monsters Final girl Psychologically damaged adults
4. 4. Narrative Structure Conforms to Todorovs equilibrium, Disruption, Restoration of Equilibrium Propps character theory Binary oppositions between good and evil, life and death, supernatural and natural leading to resolution of those conflicts but often with a twist at the end suggesting all is not well Victims using their skills to solve the crime and reveal/overthrow the murderer
5. 5. Music and Sound Heartbeats Atmospheric Psycho strings Loud bangs and crashes Screams
6. 6. Icons Blood Gore Knives Shadows Darkness Masks Ghosts Deformities