Religious Symbols Religion is more or less one of the most significant themes in horror movies. Some examples are : The Exorcist, Insidious & The Rite. The religious icons that come up most are crucifixes, the upside down cross, voodoo dolls or the bible. Symbols of Death Death can be represented in many different ways, through different props and objects such as: Coffins,Gravestones, Skeletons or even angels of death. In Psycho(1960), the taxidermy birds are a physical representation of the dead mother, whose spirit is truing ti be kept alive by her son . Colours are usually a symbolism of the theme or the film or they usually haver deeper connotations. Red is often associated which anger, hatred, evil & blood. Blue is associated with tranquility, calmness and serenity. White is often associated with purity and cleanliness and holiness. Light Light can symbolise many things such as freedom, hope, escape. In some horror films, light can e a symbol...