Shaun of the Dead bar scene; Horror conventions

Although a less traditional horror film; comedy-horror 'Shaun of the Dead' is an example of how all sub genres of horror contain conventional horror aspects.

bar scene mise en scene

• dark room and little lighting
• the open window shows they are open to threat
• the white swaying curtain is a common symbol of purity that is usually tainted
• Shaun's white shirt is already tainted by a splatter of red blood
• abandoned/isolated location

bar scene sound

• a drumming is used to represent the characters heartbeat and the tension of the scene
• a diegetic creaky door is eerie
• a rewound sound effect is creepy
• a non diegetic rattling is unsettling
• the diegetic sound of the zombies moaning is disturbing

bar scene camera work and editing

• fast cuts mirror the actions and frantic thoughts of the characters
• fats pans show the desperation of the situation
• a  slow zoom in helps build the tension of the scene