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Elements of Horror

Literature and Film

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Think-Pair-Share

With a partner, list as many horror films as you can.

Then, when I call “time,” group your films in any way you think is logical.

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Genres of Horror

Gore/Disturbing
Psychological
Killer
Monster
Zombie
Paranormal

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Genres of Horror

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Elements of Horror

Foreshadowing
Fear
Suspense
Mystery
Imagination

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Elements of Horror

Absence vs. Presence

Absence: Fear from what is unknown

Presence: Fear from what is known

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Elements of Absence

Unknown
Unexpected
Unbelievable
Unseen
Unconscious
Unstoppable

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Elements of Absence

Unknown
Unexpected
Unbelievable
Unseen
Unconscious
Unstoppable

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Elements of Absence

Unknown
Unexpected
Unbelievable
Unseen
Unconscious
Unstoppable

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Elements of Absence

Unknown
Unexpected
Unbelievable
Unseen
Unconscious
Unstoppable

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Elements of Absence

Unknown
Unexpected
Unbelievable
Unseen
Unconscious
Unstoppable

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Elements of Absence

Unknown
Unexpected
Unbelievable
Unseen
Unconscious
Unstoppable

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Elements of Presence

Helplessness
Urgency
Pressure
Intensity
Rhythm
Release

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Elements of Presence

Helplessness
Urgency
Pressure
Intensity
Rhythm
Release

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Elements of Presence

Helplessness
Urgency
Pressure
Intensity
Rhythm
Release

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Elements of Presence

Helplessness
Urgency
Pressure
Intensity
Rhythm
Release

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Elements of Presence

Helplessness
Urgency
Pressure
Intensity
Rhythm
Release

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Elements of Presence

Helplessness
Urgency
Pressure
Intensity
Rhythm
Release

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Frisson

French, meaning “shiver”

A physical feeling of discomfort or unease caused by fear.

When the hair stands up on the back of your neck.

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Horror Literature

Rose to popularity in 18th century

Gothic, Romanticism

Ranges from realistic to fantasy
Reflects the fears of society

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Examples of Horror Adaptation