Examples of horror films which use children characters

These are some images from various different films which have used little girls as a way of portraying the horror. Films such as 'The Shining' have influenced my film because the paranormal factors of the film have been illustrated through the use of children. Danny, who is the son of the protagonist in the film, starts to see visions of the ghostly dead twin girls. This contributed to the illusion factor of our film. Leaving the audience to question whether the figures of the children are actually there or whether it is the everlasting 'mind trick' or their imagination running wild.

The Ring was another film which contributed to our teaser trailer. Samara is the paranormal protagonist who develops this killer videotape to haunt and kill those who watch it. This idea has influenced my film because of the 'haunting' aspect from a child. Again it plays on the idea of taking the innocence from the nature of a child and turning into a twisted, horrifying tale.

The Amityville Horror was probably the biggest influence on the idea of our film, this used not only the ghostly child aspect but also the haunted, abandoned, history-filled house. The idea of history repeating itself because of the evil this house possesses. It is a classic convention used by horror movies, a tragic accident which happened years before repeats itself in the modern day. This type of story line still grips audiences fears as well as subverting their expectations because of the haunting techniques which are used. A simple empty room with a open frame which leaves space for something to fill can leave viewers in suspense and on edge. Or a heart-pumping, frantic chase scene where the victims will forever run but the villain will only slowly stalk behind them.