Horror Mood Board

         This mood board is designed to fit the genre of horror. I have selected a range of images that typically hold connotations of the genre. - Some are from scenes of existing horror films or are from posters that were used to advertise them.
        
Horror is a genre that plays on the primal fears of audiences and seeks to startle and scare viewers. These films sometimes overlap with thriller, supernatural and fantasy genres.

These images are of supernatural creatures that are often used in supernatural horror films. The Vampire and the Werewolf are popular in the use of creating fright among audiences and are typically used in scenes of darkness/dark lighting or at night and out, lurking in the forests. Vampires and Werewolves are seen as supernatural creatures that do not hesitate before harming victims - drawing blood from them. Horror commonly deals with the supernatural drawn into the everyday world. Other supernatural creatures that are popular are ghosts, zombies and aliens.

These images are of relation to religion. Christianity in particular is the religion most directors use in horror films. Religion is the most popular theme within horror films. I have included the picture from The Last Exorcist, as possession is a theme that is closely tied in with religion with references to Satan and other Christian demons. I believe that religion is a popular theme within horror because of the real existence of it. There are shared stories about the Church and 'real' possessions and Christians most likely believe in the existence of angels and demons. As the UK and US are populated by members of Christianity by majority, these films are able to hit closer to home, in striking fear and thrill into audiences.