The main sub-genres of horror are as follows:
· Torture/Slasher- The torture/slasher film is one that depicts murder and death in a graphic manner (Films like Saw, Hostel, Texas Chainsaw Massacre)
· Psychological- Relies on the use of fears, guilt, beliefs, eerie sound effects and emotional instability to build tension and further the plot. The horror often does not come from gore or violence, or a monstrous other, but a normal human being, with a horrific identity. (The Shining, The Silence of the Lambs)
· Supernatural- Supernatural horror films deal with the viewer's nightmares, hidden worst fears, revulsions and terror of the unknown (The Exorcist, The Omen, Paranormal Activity)
· Comedy- Links elements of horror with comedy. (Scary Movie, Shaun of the dead, Zombieland)
· Gothic horror- Combines elements of both horror and romance (Dracula, Frankenstein, Nosferatu)
Our film will be a hybrid, and will combine, the psychological and torture/slasher elements of a horror film, as well as the tension and suspense created by a thriller film, ie, Psycho.
