Like there’s the hero’s journey, I’ve come to realize that there’s also a horror’s journey. Okay, it’s not really a thing. But typical horror movies go through a couple of broad stages, which are mainly defined by their characters who drive the sequence to the next stage. It’s not like in other genres where the load is proportionately shared by inciting incidents and situations that drive the story, along with the characters. Not saying that doesn’t happen in horror too (any film needs an inciting incident); however, in a horror movie, it’s mostly an archetype that drives the story and even the inciting incident.For instance, a group of friends will go to a secluded place for a weekend trip, and one of them will pull out a Ouija board, turning a perfectly safe place into a house of horror. Or they’ll touch something that’s clearly not theirs to tamper with and unleash a demonic force. You know the drill.In this article, let’s look at some of the character tropes in horror movies that are the cornerstones of this genre, and so are here to stay forever.The Most Cliché (Yet Effective) Character Tropes in Horror1. The Final GirlLaurie in Halloween, Sidney in Scream Halloween (1978)Source: Sony Pictures, Aquarious Releasing, Compass International Pictures While survivor’s guilt is real, survival is also a beacon of hope. This character is usually played by the film's lead, who endures hell while trying to save the rest of the troupe or escape the danger, only in...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Thursday, 4 December