Horror Convention: Isolated Locations
In this sketch we will explore one specific trend/convention of Horror narrative: isolated locations.
A common convention of Horror films is the isolated location. Typically, this was due to low production budgets, forcing the film to be shot in one place with a minimal cast. Primarily, the other reason for the isolated setting is to scare the audience: the feeling of being alone in a horrific situation enhances tension and creates audience suspense. After the film has ended, viewers find solace in the thought that the events in the film existed only in that one isolated location. Some of the most popular forms of isolation may include, though are not limited to, the haunted house visage, or teenagers stuck in the woods without their mobile phones. The purpose of isolation is to create an environment where the protagonists are inevitably cornered by their antagonists (evil).
This sketch was technically easy to achieve, and we found it to be a common technique among #6SecondScare applicants.