Understanding Horror Tropes

What is the main focus of the video introduction?

• Explaining the rules of horror writing

• Introducing tropes in the horror genre

• Discussing the history of horror films

• Analyzing famous horror authors

Why should the trope of using mental illness as a plot twist be avoided?

• It is too difficult to research

• It is not popular among readers

• It is considered an ableist and offensive trope

• It is too complex to write about

What is a common example of cultural appropriation in horror?

• Haunted castles in Europe

• Native American burial ground hauntings

• Vampires in Transylvania

• Ghosts in Japanese folklore

What is a key consideration when using the zombie trope?

• Making it a comedy

• Finding a new angle or element to keep it fresh

• Ensuring it is set in a post-apocalyptic world

• Including a famous zombie character

Why do some people dislike the zombie trope?

• It is too scary

• It is overused and repetitive

• It is too complex

• It is not realistic

What is a unique feature of the found footage trope?

• It provides a sense of abandonment and suspense

• It requires a large cast of characters

• It always involves a haunted house

• It is only used in movies

Which horror movie is mentioned as an example of found footage?

• The Blair Witch Project

• The Shining

• Get Out

• Psycho

What makes the mundane horrifying in horror stories?

• Using loud sound effects

• Setting the story in a dark forest

• Creating fear from ordinary objects

• Including famous horror characters

What is an example of making the mundane horrifying mentioned in the video?

• A haunted mirror

• A red bag that keeps reappearing

• A cursed book

• A mysterious shadow

What personal experience does the narrator share to illustrate the mundane becoming horrifying?

• A loud crash in the kitchen

• A mysterious phone call

• A flickering light

• A ghostly apparition