The conventions of the horror genre include elements that create fear and evoke strong emotional responses in the audience. Core aspects involve setting, typically in isolated or claustrophobic locations that heighten tension, and the presence of a monster that embodies evil and cannot be reasoned with [3][4][6]. Additionally, horror stories often include a protagonist facing imminent danger, and themes of sin or past mistakes that come back to haunt them [2][3].

Other conventions consist of a 'final girl' trope, multiple lives at stake, and a structure that includes a false ending to maintain suspense [2][4]. Sound design and lighting techniques, such as darkness and startling noises, are crucial in generating an unsettling atmosphere [1][5].

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