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= Wikipedia of Horror: Style Guide =

== Tone and Voice ==
* '''Encyclopedic but accessible''' — authoritative without being dry.
* '''Neutral point of view''' on critical debates. Present multiple critical perspectives fairly.
* '''Respectful treatment''' of real-world tragedies that have influenced horror works.
* Academic rigor balanced with readability for general horror fans.

== Article Structure ==

=== Film Articles ===
# Infobox ({{tl|Infobox horror film}})
# Lead paragraph (1–3 sentences summarizing the work)
# Plot (use {{tl|Spoiler}} before detailed plot summaries)
# Production
# Release and reception
# Legacy and influence
# References
# Categories

=== Literature Articles ===
# Infobox ({{tl|Infobox horror book}})
# Lead paragraph
# Plot summary (use {{tl|Spoiler}})
# Background and publication history
# Themes and analysis
# Reception
# Adaptations (if applicable)
# References
# Categories

=== Person Articles ===
# Infobox ({{tl|Infobox horror person}})
# Lead paragraph
# Early life
# Career (organized chronologically or by major works)
# Style and themes
# Legacy and influence
# Filmography / Bibliography / Gameography (as applicable)
# References
# Categories

=== Subgenre Articles ===
# Infobox ({{tl|Infobox horror subgenre}})
# Lead paragraph with definition
# History and origins
# Characteristics
# Notable examples (organized by media type)
# Key figures
# Critical reception and cultural impact
# Related subgenres
# References
# Categories

== Citations ==
* Use <code><nowiki><ref></nowiki></code> tags for inline citations.
* All factual claims must be sourced.
* Prefer academic sources, established horror publications (Fangoria, Rue Morgue), and authoritative reference works.
* For Wikipedia-sourced content, always include {{tl|Wikipedia attribution}}.

== Categories ==
* Every article must have at least one category.
* Use the most specific applicable category (e.g., [[Category:1980s Slasher Films]] rather than just [[Category:Horror Films]]).
* Cross-categorize where appropriate.

== Spoilers ==
* Use {{tl|Spoiler}} before sections containing significant plot details.
* Lead paragraphs should be spoiler-free.

== Linking ==
* Link to other wiki articles on first mention in each section.
* Do not over-link — common words and repeated mentions do not need links.

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