The location used is also reminiscent of many horror movie conventions used relatively recently. Dark secluded places have always been used for this type of film however in recent years the concepts of sheds or basements has been used in order to create a controlled environment of fear. This means people relate this place to being scared and not just 'the woods' or anywhere 'creepy' at night. This has been used by films such as "Disturbia"(2007), "Basement"(2010) and "The Cabin in The Woods"(2011), the last of which is even satirical over how often this type of location is used in horrors.
The killer in my horror is also a commonly used convention. This 'creepy little girl' concept has recently been taken up by many films after its success in hits such as "The Ring"(2002) and "The Grudge"(2004). The most recent and recognisable films to use this are "Mama" and "Evil Dead", both 2013. This simply entails using a young woman to act as a supernatural killer in order to twist preconceptions about vulnerability and innocence. This makes people uncomfortable as, not only do they not think of such a person to be a threat, but see them as someone to look after, an idea which is completely warped by using this convention.
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