Common Conventions Of Horror:

Themes :

• The unknown
• Death
• Religion
• Separation
• Corruption

Incongraphy:

• Blood
• Weapons
• Knifes
• Crucifix
• Masks

 Mis-en-scene:

• Haunted Buildings
• Dark Atmosphere
• Weapns
• Dark Atmosphere (Domestic/Non Domestic)

Music and Sounds:

• Loud Noises
• Heartbeat
• Heavy Breathing
• Orchestral

Camera and Editing:

• Close up shot
• Establishing Shot
• Over shoulder
• Quick Cuts
• Track/Pan

Characters:

• Villain 
• Survivors
• Victim