Mise-en-scene In Horror

Mise-en-scene is key in Genre as it allows the audience to identify with what film they enjoy and are watching.

For example low key lighting alongside certain times of the day to give needed effects. also to create shadowing.

Graveyards in horror are used to connote death and decay

Example of low key lighting

An example from the 2010 film paranormal activity 2 where the sephia tone adds to the horror.

Secluded areas are also used where there are woods especially after dark.