When discussing the Chinese horror elements of "19 Floors", we have to mention some classic symbols in traditional culture, such as shadow puppetry, opera, ancestral hall and so on. These elements are used in the play, but they are not fully explored and explored. The two traditional art forms of shadow puppetry and opera themselves contain a strong traditional Chinese cultural heritage, but they only appear as superficial decorations in the play, lacking depth and connotation. Similarly, the ancestral hall, as an architectural form in traditional Chinese culture, is used as a backdrop for horror scenes in the play, but the historical and cultural connotations behind it have not been fully explored.
In addition, the game design in the show is also a disappointing. As a series set in a game, "19 Floors" could have increased the audience's viewing pleasure with well-designed game levels and quests, but the game design in the show seemed mediocre and lacked imagination and innovation. Moreover, the behavior of the characters in the play is often puzzling, and the actions of Chunyu and Gao Xuan often rely on accidents and coincidences, lacking logic and credibility, making the plot seem unrealistic and engaging.
In the current situation of fierce competition in the entertainment market, the Chinese horror elements in traditional Chinese culture can be said to be a cultural resource with great potential. However, works like "19th Floor" do not give full play to these traditional elements, leaving audiences disappointed with them. In the future, I hope that more works can truly explore and show the horror aesthetics of traditional Chinese culture, and present more wonderful and fascinating works for the audience.
To sum up, although "19 Floors" is under the banner of Chinese-style horror, it does not perform well in terms of drama. The series' simple storyline, boring game design, and lack of logic in character behavior have left viewers disappointed with it. It is hoped that future domestic dramas will pay more attention to the quality of plays, truly explore the horror aesthetics of traditional Chinese culture, and present more wonderful works to the audience.