This shot is called Birdseye/high angle shot. These are often used in horror films to make the character that is low down look completely powerless and vulnerable. We like this shot because it portrays the weakness in the character just through a camera shot.
A close up in this genre of movie is used to show the reaction on the characters face. This is the shot that shows the most emotion from the characters. It can also be used to show detail in an important scene.
Tilt shots add a lot of dramatic tension to shots, and could simplify a supernatural being, for example, pushing or moving the camera. Its also a great way of getting a different shot of an incident across to the audience. Another effective way of using a tilt shot is to act as though the character on the floor is the victim looking up at whats happening.
A long shot are a great way to establish the scene in horror movies. They show the surrounding area of where a scene is set, and can put into perspective how deserted or creepy a location is.
Low angles can be very powerful in the way they emphasise how scary or intimidating a villain is. this shows to the audience how powerful they are, and how weak everyone else is in comparison.
Handheld camera shots are very often used in horror movies to create a sense of reality. It makes the audience feel involved and adds to the horror of the film as they feel like they are actually there. - An example of a film where this type of camera shot is used is in Paranormal Activity.
Point of view shots are taken from the point of view of the character. This is good to use in horror films because it makes the audience feel more connected to the story as they feel like everything is actually happening to them.
Over the shoulder shots are one of the best ways to build tension in a scene. They are often used in horror films to build suspense and show the character looking in the mirror, for example. It is also used a lot to show a figure stood behind a victim.
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