Horror films use things such as 'the supernatural' as a classic convention of its own genre. The use of things such as ghosts and zombies help create the horror within the film. The Conjuring (2013) is a perfect example of a horror film which uses the supernatural as the plot line shows :
'In 1970, paranormal investigators and demonologists Lorraine (Vera Farmiga) and Ed (Patrick Wilson) Warren are summoned to the home of Carolyn (Lili Taylor) and Roger (Ron Livingston) Perron. The Perrons and their five daughters have recently moved into a secluded farmhouse, where a supernatural presence has made itself known. Though the manifestations are relatively benign at first, events soon escalate in horrifying fashion, especially after the Warrens discover the house's macabre history.'
This gives clear indication that the film is a horror as it uses 'secluded' making it alone and away from society meaning that if something bad were to happen they would find it difficult to get away. This is a convention of the horror genre as it makes it easier for killers or supernatural beings to be involved and makes it also seem more realistic. The way in which they describe the ghost as a 'supernatural presence' gives a chilling connotation as it is not explicitly stated as to what it is.
Well done Charley.
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