Collage of iconography

Icons associated with the genre 'horror' include:

1. A haunted house or area/place associated with fear creates a frightening mood for the audience when watching a horror film. When the viewers do not feel at ease they become more jumpy and aware of what is going on in the film. 

2. Symbols of pain and death such as phalic murder weapons include chainsaws or knives, this could also be blood stained areas or objects. By including this, viewers become frightened by harmful and dangerous props used.

3. Darkened atmospheres such as a forest, cellar door or deserted building create tension and allow viewers to feel frightened more easily.