The standard atmosphere of this particular horror subgenre relies on silence and isolation and the emotional oppression that flows from it. The protagonist finds themself alone in some dark, depressing world, ranging from Haunted Houses to full-on Eldritch Locations, sometimes with a few side characters tagging along. Stories are usually minimalist and balanced towards visual storytelling and symbolism. On that same note, this genre favors surrealist imagery over explicit gore and violence.