Typical locations used in horror films contain either a cabin in the middle of no where so that there is no chance of people escaping. Also it involves a deserted place or road where no signs of life to make the film more intense. In some paranormal horror films, the setting usually involves either a very old house or a large house to give a big setting to create more havoc in the house.
Costume
Costume in paranormal horror can vary depending on what is haunted. In some cases there is usually a demonic figure so this character would be dressed in red to show evil. Also, their is also the priest which is in every paranormal horror film will be dressed usually in a black cloak with a bible and cross as a sign of religion to prevent this paranormal being from hurting him.
Make-up
The make up used in paranormal horror is varied because make-up is used to show health because if someone is drip white because of make up this suggests that this person is unwell or possessed.
Props
Many props are used in paranormal horror to add intensity to the film with things such as;
-bibles
-crucifix
-blood
-holy water
-weapons
-cameras
-paranormal contacting objects such as boards,dices, lights, antiques
Lighting and Colour Designs
The lighting is usually quite dark to add a sinister effect or even the use of blue filters to give a cold feeling to suggest paranormal activity is near. Also there is the use of blacks,reds and greys to show evil and darkness to intensify the horror within the film.
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