Propp's character theory involves 8 characters which are conventionally used in films. However, I believe that this theory doesn't always apply to all genres. Most of the characters that Propp's theory talks about is included in all films but not all of them. This theory best suits fairy tale films which include all types of characters in his theory.
The typical characters that he found were:
The Hero - a character that seeks something/tries to save something or someone.
The Villain - who opposes or actively blocks the hero's quest.
The Donor - who provides an object with magical properties.
The Dispatcher - who sends the hero on his/her quest via a message.
The False Hero - who disrupts the hero's success by making false claims.
The Helper - who helps/aids the hero.
The Princess - acts as the reward for the hero and the object of the villain's plots.
Her Father - who acts to reward the hero for his effort.
With regards to horror films, I think that the most common characters we are likely to see are the hero, the villain, the false hero and the helper.
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