12 Icons of Horrors
There are many icons of horror that convey character, theme or a motifs for the genre. RELIGIOUS SYMBOLS Religion is often a significant theme in horror movies such as The Exorcist or The Rite. Symbols that appear frequently in them are crucifixes, satanic symbols or voodoo. SYMBOLS OF DEATH Death is represented through props and motifs; coffins, gravestones or skeletons. For example in the film Psycho taxidermy birds are a physical representation of one of the characters trying to keep the spirit of his mother alive after death. COLOURS Colours usually symbols the theme of the film or have connotations of good and evil. In the Red Riding Hood poster the main colours are red and black, Red has connotations of blood, danger or lust whilst black has connotations of death and danger. LIGHT Light in the horror genre symbolise hope, escape or even death. For example sunlight makes people feel comfortable and happy which juxtaposes the concept of horro...
Very well presented and a range of examples given for each subgenre. WT.C+/B-
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