Stereo typical shot and angle types for Horror films

High and Low Angle
The high and Low angle shots are stereo typically used to show the power and significance of a character. A high angle shot make the character you see seem vulnerable and weak however with the use of eye line match the other character comes across as powerful. In horror films the protagonists / damsels will be shown in a high angle shot to show their vulnerability and innocence. Low angle shots are more commonly used to show that the antagonists has more authority and power over the protagonist by looking down at them.

Establishing shots
Establishing shots are an essential shot in all film genres however the use of this shot in horror films have an incredible importance. The location is a very important factor in the plot of the film and the establishing shot introduces this to the audience, the location and setting tells the audience a lot about the characters and plots.

Close-up shots Close-up shots are used to show something in more detail or put an emphasis on something. close-up shots are used stereo typically on the antagonist who is normally very creepy and squeamish looking. A lot of the time close-up shots have a sudden change into a wider shot to create a shock factor.

Eye-line match and Point of View Eye line match is a good shot to use to make the audience feel more interactive and connected with the film and characters. Eye line match is used more often with the protagonist in a fast pace to add tension. the point of view shot can be used in the same way as eye-line match but more movement , this makes it seem more real and interactive.