The document analyzes conventions and inspirations from several comedy horror films including Shaun of the Dead, Piranha 3DD, Bride of Chucky, Zombeavers, Vamp U, Love Bite, Scary Movie, and Tucker and Dale vs Evil. It discusses common elements like isolated locations, characters discovering a threat, exaggerated violence, costumes, editing techniques, music, and tone. The document aims to draw inspiration from these films for a student film project combining comedy and horror elements.

1. Assignment 1:
Research Into Our Subgenre
DRAFT 2
Judy Ibelgauptiene
Katia Martins
Courtney Buabeng
Noor Naoum

2. COMEDY HORROR

3. Shaun Of The Dead
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfDUv3ZjH2k
Conventions:
The locations used are indoors (peoples homes) and outside on the streets, we would like to use similiar locations to
recreate a normal day. These are used to recrate an isolated feel.
The narrative structure starts off with the zombie infection being announced on the news and then the rest of the trailer
is the effect of it. This is conventional as usually at the begining of the trailer the zombie issue is discovered/announced.
The costumes used are simple and easy to recreate, this is to not distract the audience.
One convention is over exaggerated violence, as the characters beat the zombies.
Inspirations:
The film ‘‘Shaun Of The Dead’’ is inspirational because we want to create a film based on zombies, so we can take
inspiration from the costumes and locations.
The character types used are inspirational as its a comedy so the main character must be humerous through their
behaviour, such as making stupid/funny remarks.
Also within the trailer freeze frames are used and this inspired us to use this within our trailer.

4. Piranha 3DD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XIyJO6vf3c
Conventions:
The character types used are average people, we could recreate this as our plot is based on an average day.
The piranha issue is discovered at the beginning of the film, and then the rest of the film is the conflict created. The
editing used builds up faster due to the horror genre but is stopped due to a comedic factor such as a joke.
One convention is some woman are sexualized (stripper lifeguards).
Inspirations:
The main plot of this film is that the piranha’s are killing everyone which we hope to recreate in our film but with
zombies. Like the film, we would like to create an enigma of what caused this?
The film ‘‘Piranha 3DD’’ is inspirational because the location is unusual as its based in a an aqua park.

5. Bride Of Chucky
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGBiwDguDY4
• The film “Bride Of Chucky” is inspirational because of its mise-en-
scene as the props are very good especially the dolls playing
a legit character.
• the locations used are also very inspirational because they film
a scene in what looks like an abandoned building.
• The slicing title at the end is also very inspirational as it its a
different way of allowing the audience to know the genre.
• The lighting used is very inspirational as all of the trailer is
filmed at night or in the dark and only at various peak points
there are flashes which catch out attention.

6. Zombeavers
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7onFrBK_hKE
• The film “Zombeavers” is inspirational because of the first shot
which shows the audience the location in which the film is set.
• The titles are inspirational because of the scratching effect and
also the use of the bang each time they appear.
• The point of view from the beaver is also very inspirational
because its a way to show the victims reaction.
• The non-diegetic score music increase as the tension increases
which also makes the trailer more interesting to keep the
audience watching it.

7. Vamp U
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBqI-wwNWKk
Conventions:
• Dark, mysterious, isolated location (Castle)
• MES - Vampire teeth and sinister eyes
• The act of biting and becoming a vampire
• Death and dying (cemetery)
• Over exaggerated violence
• Conventional characters (typically a blonde) is challenged as main
female character is brunette
• Mocking the act of fear by the character’s attitudes
• The score music contradicts the narrative of the film and isn’t
mysterious and fearful but instead, upbeat and cheerful
Inspiration:
• The contrast of the score music/sound effects the narrative
• The use of the MES is quite over the top and comical
• The use of the serif font and the transition of the titles appearing on
the screen (with the sound effects)
• Using red and black to connote the horror genre but challenged with
the pattern

8. Love Bite
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07GfRY7Tzfg
Conventions:
• Remote, dark location (woods, bushes)
• A person in deep fear running away from something
• Chilling non-diegetic score music it cut off to more upbeat score music
• The tone of the voiceover is sarcastic and makes it comical
• Mocking fear by adding a comical situation to something stereotypically
fearful
• Act of biting and person transforming into a vampire
Inspiration:
• Fearful events followed by comical events
• The tone of the voice over
• The fast pace at horrific parts
• Comical events synchronised with upbeat score music
• The challenge on conventional colours, red and black and font

9. Scary Movie
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMDZ8M47j0I
Conventions:
• Based in a house/building (indoors)
• Lighting problem occurs (victim gets into a panic)
• Over exaggeration of fear
• Related to demons and the supernatural
Inspirations:
Editing:
• The camera shots were parallel to the music.
• Shaky camera created this sense of enigma (audience probably
questioned who is doing this.
• The MES is also effective especially when her and her friend start
skyping and the camera starts to become fuzzy with a spooky non
diegetic sound in the background

10. Tucker and Dale Vs. Evil
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdNpFoWrBDQ
Conventions:
• Set in a cabin (abandoned location)
• Contrast between what happens during the day and during night
• Over exaggerated fear (makes it humorous)
• Blood and weapons (gore)
Inspirations:
• Non diegetic score music is effective because the pitch of the tone builds in
parallel with the volume control.
• The idea of day and night having different types of thrilling moments
(during day very gory whereas during night very thrilling and jumping, but
the over exaggeration gives the subtle aspect of humour.
• The rock non diegetic score music matches the genre because it seems the
aggressive and thrilling type.