Characteristics of the horror genre

The horror genre usually has 1 antagonist and 1 protagonist that usually survives the whole film. There are many different horror genres for example:

Splatter films- This type of horror film usually portrays much violence and gore. These films use many special effects and a lot of blood. In this genre the antagonist is usually someone who brutally murders the ‘monster fodder’. They do this because the antagonist is trying to get to the protagonist but killing the ‘monster fodder’ on the way.

Psychological horror- In these type of horrors it is usually a normal human being who is, or will turn into a psychopath. The antagonist usually sends the protagonist through a series of psychological challenges before making a final and brutal attack.