The Conventions of Horror

The conventions that are found in horror stories are:
-science
-horror
-death
-murder
-monsters, creatures, deformed person that is called or acts like a monster.
-the want of more power or control over something or someone
-castle
-storms
-dark atmosphere and stormy nights
-myths and stories
-gothic theme
-sins of the father attacking/ affecting the presence
-Dark secrets that lies beneath
-Uncovering of what the secret is. Something that can't be talked about.
-the sounds of howling wolfs and the sounds of the owls at night.
-A secret passage way to the lair. The lair being deep below the castle or building.
-Evil laugh.
-Sounds that we are use to hearing that go with the mood. Hearing these sounds help to make people react to the moment.
-European tales take more part in horror stories.
-Body horror. Like Victor's creation, he was made and looks different. Because his outer apperiance is different, it's scares people and they think that the creation has some demonic evil.
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