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Horror Elements
Which horror elements (Classic/Otherwise) would you like to see compiled and utilized (gracefully/tastefully/selectively) in a new modern horror movie? (No, this isn't for a screenplay I'm writing, just up for general discussion because I'm bored, and I thought this would be an interesting discussion topic.)
Some of my favorite Elements:
-The rapid unveiling of nothing, followed by a "something" immediately after a sigh of relief.
-A montage of scary images (a la Event Horizon; although they did reuse shots alot during those, which bugged me.)
-Lack of audio leading up to something.
-Distancing from a horrific event (Sometimes being up close and personal can get repetitive, and it's cooler to see something freaky from a distance [on a monitor, or from across a room.]
-Killing likeable characters.
-Sick and twisted sexual stuff (not for getting my rocks off, but it gives a much more "f'd" up style to the film.)
-Intentionally askew lighting, dim lighting, and no lighting (ambiance).
All I can think of right now. What you got, fool?
("I pity da foo' who don't like horror movies!")
*FADE OUT*
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Robert Bloch
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