Most films of this mixed genre often follow a stereotypical pattern and use similar methods to develop the story.
One method often used by directors is the use of suspense and tension. By creating a tense scene in a film, the filmmakers have the audience sitting on the end of their seats waiting for something, anything unexpected to happen suddenly. A good example of this method is shown in the film, 'Psycho' by Alfred Hitchcock. Hitchcock's clever use of non-diagetic sound crescendos, choppy clips and twisted plot leave the audience in a state of angst and confusion at many points in his film.
Taking aspects from both genres and combining them, the mixed genre creates a whole new style of Horror. Horrors are commonly known for the blunt, easy to follow plot with jumpy scenes that often include gore and death, however when this is mixed with the thriller genre, a psychological aspect becomes incorporated within the plot, that makes it's viewers think and ponder throughout the film.
Obviously a horror/thriller, as well as being a story packed with mystery and confusion, still must include some aspects of a horror, that can be interpreted as 'scary' by the target audience.
One method often used by directors is the use of suspense and tension. By creating a tense scene in a film, the filmmakers have the audience sitting on the end of their seats waiting for something, anything unexpected to happen suddenly. A good example of this method is shown in the film, 'Psycho' by Alfred Hitchcock. Hitchcock's clever use of non-diagetic sound crescendos, choppy clips and twisted plot leave the audience in a state of angst and confusion at many points in his film.
Taking aspects from both genres and combining them, the mixed genre creates a whole new style of Horror. Horrors are commonly known for the blunt, easy to follow plot with jumpy scenes that often include gore and death, however when this is mixed with the thriller genre, a psychological aspect becomes incorporated within the plot, that makes it's viewers think and ponder throughout the film.
Obviously a horror/thriller, as well as being a story packed with mystery and confusion, still must include some aspects of a horror, that can be interpreted as 'scary' by the target audience.
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