Stereotypical conventions of Horror - Mise-en-scene

Jaws (1975) Here, I have analysed the key conventions of a horror. I have used a famous clip from the horror blockbuster 'Jaws'. This film is famous because it terrified anyone who saw it, and near enough made them inept from going into the sea from then onwards due to the fear of being eaten by a 25ft shark. Jaws is special because it is still one of the most terrifying films to date, however does not include the stereotypical supernatural entities or serial killers that most horror films entail. Despite this, the key conventions are still apparent. Mise-en-scene The key setting conventions of a horror are isolated areas, where there is nobody around to help the victim. In this opening, the victim is in the ocean on her own (due to her friend passing out drunk before entering the water). Secondly, the lighting is very likely to be low key. This is apparent in this opening where a dark, blue and gloomy tone is used. Lastly, the stereotypical idea of the dim-witted blonde female and the self-obsessed jerk is combined in this opening, where the character encourages skinny dipping in the ocean at night. She is confident in her swimming skills, and naïve to the risks that are imminent. As a result of this, she is savagely eaten by a 25ft Great White Shark.