Popular techniques used in Horror films

Framing

This done by only showing the reaction of the subject, specifically the victim in the shot and not whatever it is that is causing them distress or some form of psychical or mental anguish. By not revealing what or who the antagonist is in the film the fear remains within the audience at they struggle to anticipate what the scary thing is.

The use of wide spaces

This is done through the use of a wide lens to make a small spaces such as bathrooms, corridors, and bedrooms appear larger than they actually are. only noticed when the character on screen tries to move around the space with limited maneuverability, causing members of the audience to feel claustrophobic empathizing with the character, feeling like there is no place to escape to.

The use of an unexpected shock

In the many horror films that have been released, there are moment where a character opens a door, curtain or turns a corner and the villain/antagonist appears instantaneously, without warning causing unsuspecting members of the audience to jump involuntarily. However this has been overdone, and so if used in a horror film that is going to be released now, those producing the film must make the audience think a jump scare is going to come along and then not meet their expectation until they have forgotten about it and use it then, like at the end of the credits on a film, nothing usually happens at this moment so a jump scare would be extremely surprising.

The building of tension

This is usually created by stationary camera that do not move throughout the film, but are important for picking up frightening sounds and shadows of subjects which are out of the direct view of the camera.However, it can be created by handheld cameras when the characters in the film aim the camera lens facing to the ground or upward at themselves to towards the ceiling, when trying to build tension and suspense. Everything happens outside of the shot, relying heavily on the sound and the audiences imagination. to create a tense situation, of which the viewer cannot determine an outcome.