In a horror film, there are always Antagonists and Protagonist. The Antagonist is usually a supernatural mysterious creature or a murderous serial killer. Including Ghosts, The Grudge, Spirits, Paranormal Activity and George Harvey (The Lovely Bones). The Protagonist is presented as innocent, vulnerable and usually in their late teens/early twenties. Females are usually easier targets are they are frightened far easier and make the film appear more suspicious and alarming.
The Antagonist:
-Mentally Ill
-Vicious
-Violent
-Serial Killer
-Confused
-Black Clothing
-Blood
-Weapons
-Strange
-Aggressive
-Frightening
These are some representations and stereotypes of characters that play The Antagonist. For example Pennywise the clown in 'IT' is represented as violent, aggressive, frightening and strange. It's made to create a tense atmosphere and taunt the audience.
The Protagonist
-Vulnerable
-Innocent
-Young
-Female
-Weak
-Loner
-Family's
These are some representations and stereotypes of characters that play The Protagonist. For example in Paranormal Activity the whole family is being haunted by the spirit including children. All characters are innocent and vulnerable who don't deserve the aggressive torment. In 'IT' the clown lures in children and other female characters which conforms to the stereotypes of young female characters being the target.
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