2. What aspects of the example made it scarier?
It's important to have buildup in a horror film because it's what builds the suspense. Every second should be contributing to the payoff. This is especially effective when the film follows a pattern but abruptly changes for the payoff. The short film was scarier because it built up the pattern for longer, making the payoff at the end more unexpected and scary. The example also showed the point of view of the creature, which shows how powerless the character is, adding more uneasiness to the scene. The location also has a great effect on the scariness. Having the location be at a place that is perceived as "safe" or "familiar" has a better effect than an unfamiliar location.
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