Horror Fiction Genre Research

The Horror fiction genre is a genre very similar to the horror genre but more aspects to it. Horror fiction is "a genre of literature, film, and television whose primary feature is that it induces strong feelings of excitement, anxiety, tension, suspense, fear, and other similar emotions in its readers or viewers—in other words, media that thrills the audience," Horror fictions have a set of rules  that producers can either choose to follow or not.  Fiction that follow the codes usually use camera angles/movements such as birds eye views, high angles, close ups, tracking shots, tilts, and low angles. For example, high angles and birds eye view shots are used in thriller films to establish the effect that whatever is being looked down on appears to be intimidated and powerless. On the contrary, low angles are often used in fiction to emphasize the dominance and superiority an antagonist has. Another key element of  horror fiction is the mis-en-scene. The costumes, lighting, actors, makeup, props, and settings all contribute to establishing the plot and keeping the audience on the edge of their seats. Costumes in horror are often very dull in color and concealing in order to build up the suspense and the mystery. Conventionally, the use of low key lighting to produce dark shadows on screen is popular in order create an ominous tone. Actors are not as important, but the makeup used typically consists of a dark color palate and may include blood or gore. Finally, props typically consist of weapons such as guns and knifes and settings are usually isolated, for example out in the wilderness or a haunted house. Furthermore, another key element of the Horror fiction genre is the editing techniques. Common techniques used include flashbacks, shot-reverse-shots, jump cuts, parallel editing, and action matches. These techniques all help to create a sinister tone in the film.

EPIC

Common camera angles are high angles, birds eye view, and hip level angles. These help show what is going on in the epic and develop the story line

Common Camera movements used in an epic film include Tracking shots, tilts, crane shot, and flash pan. These help the viewer see all the fast action of the epic

Common camera shots used in an epic film include wide shot, aerial shots, establishing shots, over the shoulder shots, and close ups. These help show all the action involved in an epic as well as the characters. Costumes in an Epic can range from avatar creatures with blue feathers to warrior costumes on a strange island. Epics typically have an "out-there" plot and setting so it could have very strange costumes. Next, the lighting in an epic is normally very bright and colorful like it is outdoors. Then, the acting in an epic is normally very serious and there is not too much casual conversation, typically, the characters should act very heroic. Additionally, the makeup in an epic is used when trying to create a creature like the blue in avatar, or sometimes in a violent scene but epics don't tend to get gory. Common props in an epic are guns, spears, and swords. Lastly, common settings in an Epic are outdoor locations, and areas with very specific natural terrains.  Epics typically focus on a heroic character. There is also normally a historical or mythical event that takes place. Additionally, there should be lavish setting and costumes, and elevated writing style. The story normally takes place during a societal crisis or time of war/conflict.