Types of horror

Question 1

What is Gothic Horror?

Answer 1

Dark imagery with suspenseful narrative to reflect the decayed state of the architecture

Question 2

How did Gothic Horror get it’s name?

Answer 2

Gothic horror gets its name from the Gothic castles, churches, and ruins.

Question 3

What is the setting usually in Gothic Horror?

Answer 3

Gothic castles, churches, and ruins.

Question 4

What 3 things does Gothic Horror usually have?

Answer 4

Gothic horror usually combines horror, death and often, romance.

Question 5

What is paranormal horror?

Answer 5

This sub-genre includes supernatural stories, dark fantasy and ghost stories.

Question 6

What are the stories in usualy about in paranormal horror?

Answer 6

These stories are usually comprised of ghosts, apparitions, monsters, aliens, zombies etc. (fake things)

Question 7

What are common paranormal horror storylines?

Answer 7

Common storylines include a haunting, possession, invasion or curse.

Question 8

Why are Non-Supernatural Horror stories scary?

Answer 8

These stories are scary because they reveal events that could possibly occur in our daily lives.

Question 9

What does the element of horror come from in Non-Supernatural Horror?

Answer 9

The element of horror comes from “dreading the unknown” and our day to day fears.

Question 10

What is Non-Supernatural Horror?

Answer 10

A form of horror where there are no supernatural forces (fake things) at work.