three films

1. Comparisonof the three films
Audience
Zombieland appeals to people who are fans of the comedy genre. The
audience also consists of people who are fans of the stars in the film. They
would be between the age of 16 and 24.
2AM is a film made by fans of the horror genre most films like this are fan
made and shown at horror film festivals. They would also appeal to older
teens/younger adults.
Sing street would apply to fans of the musical genre and fans of irish made
films. It also appears to adults who would have been teems at the time the
film was set.
Purpose
The purpose of Zombieland it to entertain people but to also make money.
Zombieland was also made to revive the horror comedy genre.
These films like 2AM are made for other film fans aswell as ways to show
their work to bigger directors.
The purpose of Sing street is like Zombieland it to entertain people but to
also make money. Sing street was also made to help built up the irish film
industry.
Narrative
Zombieland consists of a five act structure and has a mainly linear narrative.
There are a few flashbacks but nothing else. In the film the characters have
one main aim which is to get to pacific playland and to find a Twinkie.
Zombieland is set in a post-apocalyptic version of the real world.
2AM the smiling man starts in the middle of the narrative. There is only two
characters the “attacker” and the “victim”. It is typical for short films to only

2. have a few characters. There is also only one narrative thread in most short
films, 2AM included. 2AM is set in the real world.
Sing street also follows a five act structure like Zombieland it also has a
linear narrative. However sing street has a larger cast and a lot more
characters. There are also more narrative threads as a number of side
characters have their stories. It is set in the real world with musical
sequences.
Genre
Zombieland has the theme of comedy horror the “monsters” are zombies
and they act in more of a funny way than a scary way.
2AM and short horror films in general follow the theme of the victim
getting killed by being curious and getting isolated and killed. They also all
use scary music to set the tone.
Sing street follows the musical genre and has a fantasy romance theme
during songs. The show takes place in random parts of the film when they
burst into song.