Denotation and Connotation of Horror Movies

Scream:

Denotation: masked person holding a knife, victim-a woman on the phone
Connotation: villain trying to scare victim, woman is supposed to be scared because he is going to kill her




Psycho:

 Denotation: woman in the shower, screaming

Connotation: scared, surprised by sb./sth.; something bad is going to happen to her - she will get killed

 

Gothika:

Denotation: woman looking at blood-coated wall with the words 'Not Alone', we can see her back and that she is wearing jeans and a blue sweater

Connotation: suspense, fear, she does not know who has written it, danger, maybe followed, mystery, danger

The Exorcist:

   Denotation: a monster woman, red haired, covered in scars, cuts, wears a blue pijama

  Connotation: looks like a witch, threatening look, possessed by a demon