The characters in a horror film usually consist of a female victim, a male protagonist and a male murderer. The females are generally victims because they are represented as being weaker and more vulnerable. This contrasts with the males who are seen to be stronger and more able to defend themselves which is why they are seen as either the protagonists or the murderers.
The plot of horror films generally starts with an incident where a charcter gets injured or killed. The attacks continue until the protagonist finds the murderer and finds a way to defeat them. For instance, in SAW, Jigsaw is killing people in horrific ways for his own entertainment. Horror films can also have supernatural activity which has become a danger to the characters. For example, in Paranormal Activity, a demon is trying to harm to the main characters physically and emotionally.
The theme of horror films usually consist of death and murder by a serial killer or a group of murderers. Other themes include a paranormal or supernatural activity that is a danger to the characters in the film. The films that include this is Paranormal Activity and Resident Evil.
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