Foreshadowing, ambiguous imagery, and sudden shifts in perspective are all techniques used in psychological horror to create suspense and unease.

Psychological horror aims to create a sense of dread and unease, make the reader feel scared, and explore the darker aspects of the human psyche.

Dracula, The Shining, and The Exorcist are all examples of psychological horror novels.

Symbolism in psychological horror serves to create a sense of mystery and ambiguity, foreshadow events, and explore the subconscious mind.

Psychological horror differs from other horror subgenres in that it focuses on internal rather than external threats, explores the darker aspects of the human psyche, and uses psychological techniques to create fear and unease.

Isolation, loss of identity, and confrontation with the unknown are all common themes in psychological horror.

The unreliable narrator in psychological horror serves to create a sense of doubt and uncertainty, make the reader question their own sanity, and explore the subjective nature of reality.

Psychological horror often explores the darker aspects of the human psyche through the use of symbolism, the exploration of dreams and nightmares, and the depiction of mental illness.

Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, and The Sixth Sense are all examples of psychological horror films.

Atmosphere in psychological horror serves to create a sense of dread and unease, foreshadow events, and explore the subconscious mind.

Psychological horror often explores the theme of isolation through the depiction of characters who are physically isolated, emotionally isolated, and socially isolated.

Silent Hill, Resident Evil, and Dead Space are all examples of psychological horror video games.

Sound in psychological horror serves to create a sense of atmosphere, foreshadow events, and explore the subconscious mind.

Psychological horror often explores the theme of loss of identity through the depiction of characters who are physically transformed, mentally transformed, and socially transformed.

The Tell-Tale Heart, The Yellow Wallpaper, and The Cask of Amontillado are all examples of psychological horror short stories.