Ten Steps for Horror

This link provides the 10 structural steps many decide to take when creating a horror film. The movie must start with a hook to entice the audience, then the flawed hero must be introduced shortly after. After the introduction of the hero, his flaw is introduced. Many times this flaw must be overcome in order to survive in the end. The main setting is then plotted out. This setting is usually an area that is not easily escapable. After the audience is teased with scary and pop-out scenes, the hero uncovers something about the antagonist. The hero then confronts the monster in a final showdown. In the end, everything returns to normal. Many times the hero also experiences an lifelong change. For the final scene, many horror films will include a sign that the monster has somehow survived, and there is a remaining threat.