1. TThe Horror Genre Themes that make horror horrific!!!! Setting Do you want to SEE what makes horror literature so scary? Pay attention!!!!

2. TThe Horror Genre Themes that make horror horrific!!!!

3. TThe Horror Genre Themes that make horror horrific!!!! Definition: Horror is a genre of literature which is intended to, or has the capacity to frighten, scare, or startle readers by inducing feelings of horror or terror. It creates an eerie and frightening atmosphere and can be either supernatural or non-supernatural. It causes readers to feel repulsion, revulsion, or loathing. Some horror literature and the fear it induces can be interpreted as a metaphor for the larger fears of a society. For instance, the fear of being buried alive, fear of snakes, fear of clowns, etc. can be the perfect bed in which to plant a seed of horror.

4. History of the Horror Genre: Roots in folklore and religious traditions. Themes such as death, evil, demonic beings, witches, vampires werewolves, mummies and ghosts. Gothic Horror in the 18 th Century: Drew on folklore and mythology=The Castle of Otranto (1764) by Horace Walpole-Incorporated supernatural elements instead of pure realism. Vathek (1786) by William Beckford The Mysteries of Udolpho (1794) Much of the horror this era was written by women and marketed for a female audience. The typical plot was a resourceful female protagonist menaced in gloomy castle.

5. Some horror literature and the fear it induces can be interpreted as a metaphor for the larger fears of a society. For instance, the fear of being buried alive, fear of snakes, fear of clowns, etc. can be the perfect bed in which to plant a seed of horror. Horror in the 19 th Century: Drew on Gothic Horror of the past and new themes… Frankenstein (1818) by Mary Shelly Varied works of Edgar Allan Poe including “The Fall of House of Usher,” “Tell-Tale Heart,”” “Cask of Amontillado,” “The Raven,” “Masque of the Red Death,” etc. Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1886) by Robert Louis Stevenson The Picture of Dorian Gray (1890) by Oscar Wilde Dracula by Bram Stoker Many of these characters became horror icons within modern horror literature and movies.

6. Some horror literature and the fear it induces can be interpreted as a metaphor for the larger fears of a society. For instance, the fear of being buried alive, fear of snakes, fear of clowns, etc. can be the perfect bed in which to plant a seed of horror. Modern Horror in the 20 th Century: Drew on themes of the past and new themes including apocalyptic zombie fiction and increased levels of supernatural beings. “Cool Air,” (1925), “The Vault,” (1926), and “The Outsider” (1926), were written by H.P. Lovecraft. I am Legend (1954) was written by Richard Matheson. Varied works of Stephen King are best known contemporary horror: Carrie The Shining It Misery Brian Lumley, James Herbert, Dean Koontz, Clive Barker, Ramsey Campbell, and Peter Straub are all contemporary authors of horror,

7. Some horror literature and the fear it induces can be interpreted as a metaphor for the larger fears of a society. For instance, the fear of being buried alive, fear of snakes, fear of clowns, etc. can be the perfect bed in which to plant a seed of horror. Setting for the Horror Genre DarkOld, haunted house Deserted buildingsOut at sea away from land Deserted stretch of roadAttic/basement Post apocalyptic urban environment Camp deep in the woods Grave yardMedieval world Dark forestCabin in the woods Old castleThe prom Psychiatric wardOuter space OrphanageHospital Night timeMorgue Protagonist is aloneScience lab

8. Some horror literature and the fear it induces can be interpreted as a metaphor for the larger fears of a society. For instance, the fear of being buried alive, fear of snakes, fear of clowns, etc. can be the perfect bed in which to plant a seed of horror. Themes for the Horror Genre Revenge Haunting Demons and Exorcisms Gore Serial Killers Religious Belief/Ritual Ghosts/Apparitions Romance Monsters

9. TThe Horror Genre Themes that make horror horrific!!!! Victims WomenChildrenHelpless InnocentsHelpless AnimalsSexy Girl ElderlyBlondeJock Red-NeckLonerNon-Believer Characters of the Horror Genre

10. TThe Horror Genre Themes that make horror horrific!!!! Killers ClownGhost FaceDork NeighborPsycho-KillerFierce Animal Masked ManPossessed DemonPuppet/Doll VampireMentally Ill PersonWerewolf MummyAliensZombies Characters of the Horror Genre

11. TThe Horror Genre Themes that make horror horrific!!!! Killers ClownGhost FaceDork NeighborPsycho-KillerFierce Animal Masked ManPossessed DemonPuppet/Doll VampireMentally Ill PersonWerewolf Mummy Characters of the Horror Genre Sub-Genres of the Horror Genre Slasher Stories-Where the primary antagonist is a psychopathic killer who commits gruesome acts of murder and dismemberment. “Black Christmas” “Halloween” “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” “Friday the 13 th ” “Nightmare on Elm Street” Psychological Horror-Relies on characters fears, guilt, emotional instability, and/or the supernatural. The tension within the writing is psychological. “The Tell-Tale Heart” “The Exorcist” “The Others” “The Shining” “The Innocents”

12. TThe Horror Genre Themes that make horror horrific!!!! Killers ClownGhost FaceDork NeighborPsycho-KillerFierce Animal Masked ManPossessed DemonPuppet/Doll VampireMentally Ill PersonWerewolf Mummy Characters of the Horror Genre Sub-Genres of the Horror Genre Slasher Stories-Where the primary antagonist is a psychopathic killer who commits gruesome acts of murder and dismemberment. “Black Christmas” “Halloween” “Texas Chainsaw Massacre” “Friday the 13 th ” “Nightmare on Elm Street” Psychological Horror-Relies on characters fears, guilt, emotional instability, and/or the supernatural. The tension within the writing is psychological. “The Tell-Tale Heart” “The Exorcist” “The Others” “The Shining” “The Innocents” Comedy Horror-Combines elements of horror and comedy fiction. It often crosses back an forth from a true horror piece of writing to an almost “black comedy” genre. “The Legend of Sleepy Hallow” by Washington Irving “Scary Movie” Zombie Horror-Features creatures who are usually portrayed as either reanimated corpses or mindless human beings. “Zombie Apocalypse” “Night of the Living Dead” “Zombie Comedy” “Zombies Take over the World”

13. TThe Horror Genre Themes that make horror horrific!!!! The setting of a horror story is important because it contributes to the TONE of the story. Horror story settings often include: Graveyards, old or abandoned homes, dark forests, Setting Horror Genre W E A P O N S Chain SawKnifeFisherman’s Hook CleaverMacheteSaw ChainPick AxeBranding Iron Pitch ForkSickle Baseball Bat AxeHatchet Crow BarSledge Hammer Switch BladeSword CurseBow/ArrowAwl FangsScissorsEvil Spells Scalpel Forceps Lane Kern Curtain RodStraight RazorRope

14. TThe Horror Genre Themes that make horror horrific!!!! The setting of a horror story is important because it contributes to the TONE of the story. Horror story settings often include: Graveyards, old or abandoned homes, dark forests, Setting Devices Used to Frighten the Reader Loud Noises Blood Chilling Scream Moaning or Howling Phone Call Middle of the Night Creaking Doors Squeaking Steps Cob Webs Gruesome and Violent Dismemberment Blatant Disregard for Life Incomplete Plot Elements Masks Creepy Stare Mass Incarnate Infestation Dark Forces at Work Time Running Out Pentagram and Other Satanic Images A Character Who Keeps Falling When Escaping Inhuman Contortion of the Body

15. TThe Horror Genre Themes that make horror horrific!!!! Setting