R5 - Shots used in horror films and how they are effective

Close Ups and Extreme close ups: These shots are used in horror movies in order to show the characters reaction towards something. It allows to the audience to see their facial expressions and lets the audience know their emotions.


High Angles: Used in horror movies to make the subject seem as if it's being looked down on and therefore makes the subject seem a lot more vulnerable and powerless.

Low Angles: Low angles are mostly used to emphasise how intimidating a villain is and how dominant they are. It can also be used to make the audience feel weak and scared. 

Tracking: can also be effective in horror films because it makes out as if the character in the film is being followed or watched. It also allows the audience to see a full view of the scene.

Tilted Angle: give dramatic tension to the scene. Tilt shots can also be used in a way to make the audience feel as if they just got knocked down

Extreme Long Shots: can be used to present the setting of a horror film. It allows the audience to see how deserted or isolated a place is.

Handheld camera shot: This is mostly used in horror films because it gives a sense of reality and also makes the audience feel like they're a part of the scene, it makes them feel like they are there in that moment and time. An example of this being used a film would be in The Ouija Experiment