Editing styles in Horror movies

Editing Techniques
Cut
Firstly a simple but extremely effective editing technique is a Cut, the point of a cut is to keep the audcince interested by changing from one viewpoint to another. There are different variations of the Cut technique such as Jump cut, cutting rhythm. A jump cut is when the camera cuts away suddenly to create a dramatic point which is seen to be used effectively in a number of horror movies such as Scream and Blade. There is also cutting rhythm, which determines the speed of which things are cut and this is to emphasise a specific point. The cutting rhythm links into the cutting rate, which is when the camera cuts frequently as a means of interruption. The point of doing this is to induce shock and surprise into the audience. Another editing technique is the cross-cut which is to cut from one line of action to another. A cutaway shot is the interruption of continuously filmed action by inserting a view of something else, editors use this shots to relate to the main action and emphasise its significance.
Continuity editing
Continuity editing is cutting shots to tell a story with narrative continuity, helping the viewer make sense of the action by implying spatial relationships and ensuring a smooth flow between different shots. Continuity editing also creates a sense of realism, which engages the audience and makes the events that are unfolding appear to be real rather than constructed. The continuity techniques are tehe 180' degree rule which ensures that the same space is described in each shot, secondly an eye line match which is for example when a character looks off-screen the next shot shows us what they see. Thirdly match on action is when a character begins to move in one shot, we see continuation of the same movement in the next shot.
Non- continuity
Non- continuity editing is when the continuity is broken and construction is more apparent, meaning it is often created through juxtaposition and metaphor shot inserts, an example of this in the Six feet under film opening.
Transitions
The process of cutting from one shot to another usually involves a simple straight cut, although there are other means of transition available such as Fade to black and a dissolve/ cross fade transition. A transition shot can imply a passage of time, imply a change in location and emphasise a connection between characters and what they are thinking, remembering or dreaming about.