Representation of horror and our own film

The Ring (notes)

The film "The Ring" relies on atmosphere and story to deliver the jumps, not someone being cleaved in half like in "Scream"
The lightning in The Ring is all gloomy and this represents the sickness in society and whats bound to happen in the film, ie shock, horror and death.

The tree in The Ring is significant because it represents life and colour however the leaves are read and this suggests death and anger

"The Ring" Horror Conventions

Through the past of the horror film genre many conventions have been related with it: storms; a black, gloomy atmosphere combined with an old creeky house; of course a monster or two, but 'The Ring' -which is also known as 'Ringu'- however plays on the idea that technology can harm you. The original film was produced in Japan. The conventions of the traditional horror genre are still used: the dark corners of what seem to be a small bedroom look as if they could hide anything; the non-diegetic sounds, screeches and thriving noises add to the spooky atmosphere and keep the audience on the brink of their seats.

'The Ring' is a modern 2002 remake of a Japanese horror film of the same name, both films are based on the novel written by Koji Suzuki. The female role has changed throughout the horror genre as in a traditional horror the female would play a “damsel in distress” that needed to be saved; however in modern horror films -such as 'The Ring'- there are characters like Rachel, a strong female able to support herself and find out what's happening.