If a horror film was created with happy and vibrant colors, it wouldn't be able to achieve the feeling of fear that a typical horror film would. The use of color palettes sets the tone of a film. Dark and desaturated colors would create an oppressive atmosphere and world compared to a film that would give the sense that everything is okay and happy.
But if a horror film were to use vibrant hues and it correlates to the plot, it could be used to create an unusual aura and unsettle the audience. After doing some research, I landed on the Raindance website, which used the example of Suspiria by Dario Argento, which used vibrant colors to make the tone of the film unsettling.
The saturated colors of red, blue, green, and yellow make the film seem out of the ordinary and like it is a dreamlike world. The colors create an uneasy atmosphere, which supports the idea that the main character is in a world where the normal rules don't apply.
A horror film like Scream uses the color scheme to connect and create tension. During the parts of the film that don't have any shots that are meant to create fear, regular colors are used, and the scenes are filmed in outdoor areas to give a sense of normalcy. When it comes to the "scary" scenes and the scenes with tension, dark and bleak colors are regularly used. Black is the most common color used in these scenes because in horror, it symbolizes the unknown and tension.
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