Deconstruction of Locations

Some locations that slasher horror films are normally set in include:

• Woods
• Woods can set a tone of darkness and mystery.
• They are often dark, isolated and hard to navigate which is perfect for slasher horror films as the victim cannot escape.
• The killer can stay hidden easily in the woods therefore it can be good for jump scares.
• Sounds in the woods can be eerie such as rustling and wind so it fits in well with the horror genre.
• Silhouettes and shadows can easily be created to add to the eeriness.
• Locations in the woods often use tents and cabins which are both open to attack.

Examples of horror films set in the woods:

 'Cabin in the woods'    'The Blair Witch Project'               'Mama'                                                                  

• Houses
• Houses can make the the film seem more realistic and allows the viewer to relate to the setting therefore creating more emotions such as empathy and fear.
• Houses also use many everyday items which the viewers can also relate to. 
• Often the house has no land line or internet therefore the people have nowhere to run to.

Examples of horror films set in houses:

    'The Conjuring'             'Dream House'            'The Strangers'                                                  

• Graveyards
• Graveyards are associated with death and spirits which link in with the horror genre.
• They are often eerie and dark places in horror films and set a tone of darkness and evil.
• Graveyards can be isolated and quiet therefore the victim cannot escape and there is no way of contacting anyone.

Examples of horror films set in graveyards:

           'Poltergeist'