Focused analysis- characters

There are different types of character in horror films, however the same type of characters are used repeatedly within the genre.

The monster/killer/villain is often enshrouded in darkness and we rarely see its face. It is mostly a single entity and tends to be pictured in the background if at all as if to be lingering over it's victims. They often have a trademark way or tool of killing i.e a claw, knife or hook.
Examples:
Freddy Krueger (Nightmare on elm street), Hannibal lecter (Hannibal lecter), Samara (The ring), Leatherface (Texas chainsaw massacre)


The victim: The victims are often displayed in different colours than the text and monster to show innocence or neutrality. The lead character or protagonis that is often the sole survivor (another regularly used convention of the horror genre)
Examples: Alexandra coyle (Nightmare on elm street), Rachel (The ring), Kate Coleman (The orphan)


The protagonist: The protagonist is often very naive, vulnerable attractive and usually young. Most horror films are a journey for the protagonist, and usually results in them growing in confidence and becoming a more strong willed character, usually ending up as the survivor.


Characters in our film:
Our protagonist is a young female who is stereotypically naive and vulnerable. When first faced with the obstacle of her situation, she is scared and paranoid. However as the story progresses she becomes a stronger character and becomes alot braver. This relates to the stereotypical conventions of character within the horror genre.