Horror Concept Map

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Concept of Horror

Horror in Literature

The Tell-Tale Heart

Good vs. Evil

Horror in Film

The Shining

time and space

Psychological horror

the monster within

Elements

Lighting

suspense and shock

Sound

Anticipation

Camera shots

Atmosphere

Patterns

Redemption

Lost cause

Desolation

Isolation

The Psychology of Fear

Scared Witless

simulated risk

mastery testing

Reading/watching something suspenseful or scary

constructed gender roles

Females are supposed to be upset and dependent

Males are supposed to be strong and unresponsive

Snuggle Theory

startle reflex

Amygdala

a whole series of motor neurons throughout the brainstem and spinal cord; activates when scared

Theories of Fear

Aristotle

Catharsis

Release of strong emotion

immaterial

Dread

Fascination

Sigmund Freud

ego

our personality

molded by environment, and upbringing

id

emotions and feelings

buried below the surface of the conscious mind

superego

our conscience

sense of guilt and knowledge of right and wrong

Stephen King on Fear

Curiosity

Not knowing

Imagination

Phobias