Common Horror Conventions

Propp (1968) - analysed 100 folk and fairytales to identify how characters are use to the the narrative foward. The emphasis was on looking at characters not representing real people but as functions whose role was to move the narrative foward.His theory consisted of 8 Characters
The Villian - Stuggles agaisnt the hero
The Hero - Overcomes misplaced connations of 'goodness' that go with the 'Hero'
The Donor - Who provides the hero with a magic gift
The Helper
The PrincessThe Princess Father
The Dispatcher - Who sends the hero on his way
The False Hero theory still exsists we know this as it has been used in the film 'Toy Story 3'
The Villian - 'Lotso' - The Teddy BearHero - (Protaganist) 'Woody & Buzz'- Toy Cow Boy and Action Figure
The Donor - Woody - Toy Cow Boy
The Helper - Mr & Mrs Potato
The Princess - Barbie perhaps?!
Princesses Father - Unknown!
The Dispatcher - The Telephone Toy
The False Hero - Lotso ?!

Common Conventions In Horror:-
Themes :-
The unknown
Death
Religion
Separation
Corruption Iconography:
Blood
Weapons
Knifes
Crucifix
Masks

Mis-en-scene:
Haunted Buildings
Dark Atmosphere
Weapons
Dark Atmosphere (Domestic/Non Domestic)

Music and Sounds:
Loud Noises
Heartbeat
Heavy Breathing
Orchestral Camera and Editing:
Close up shot
Establishing Shot
Over shoulder
Quick Cuts
Track/Pan Characters:
Villain
Survivors
Victim