the film is set in an isolated town house quite far from civilisation convention 1 convention2 the houses are usually dimly lit and are a bit dingy inside , often with old christian decor convention 3 the make up is very dark around the eyes and veins are prominent in their faces also the characters are kids and they are wearing very innocent clothing and have very pale white faces. convention 4 children are often possessed by a demonic force , children used as they are seen as innocent and become a puppet for the demon.