4. The Purge
Description of Scene:
This is perhaps the climax of the film where
the action of the horror begins. Threats are
made and it leaves characters choosing
between life and death.
( By Chelsea and Tayla)
Scream 4
Description of Scene: The characters are
describing the typical conventions of a horror
movie then discussing the new conventions
of a horror movie. ( Conventions are based
on teenage horror films)
( By Gelsomina and Kelly)
6. Nerdy Characters
Strong Female
Female victim
Setting in a school Alpha male Character
Technology plays a key part in horror movies.
Blonde attractive
female.
7. Scream 4 Scene – Use/Develop/Challenge
Explanation of use/develop or challenge
Plot
It uses the convention of a teenage group
as this is shown through the scene as the
majority of the people are teenagers.
Narrative
It uses the convention of third person as
the story is told by all the characters
however in this scene, it is done by the
two nerdy teenagers.
Characters
It uses all the stereotypical convention of
characterisation. Such as the weak
female and the alpha male.
Photo Evidence
8. Scream 4 Scene – Use/Develop/Challenge
Explanation of use/develop or
challenge
Setting
It develops the convention of a typical
horror location as a majority of films
are based in a haunted, abandoned
house however, this is based partly in a
school.
MES
It uses the convention of a horror
movie using youth costume, it has
been developed as it involves youths
and not grownups.
Camera
Techniques
This camera point of view convention
has been developed, as horror films do
not usually have characters filming, it's
most likely filmed from wider shot to
show the whole scene.
Photo Evidence
9. The Purge
The scene chosen is when the people participating in the
purge knock on the door.
By Chelsea & Tayla
10. Builds tension as it is thought that the
character is talking directly to
audiences
Challenged the theme of romance into the horror
which is not typically what you see
General stereotype of
possessed dolls is bought
to life through the use of
doll like masks
Laughter as they see this as enjoyment and
mock the victims inside
Their normal behaviour is seen
abnormal in an intense moment of
death
Weapons seen as danger/threat- to scare
Close up of POV shows
interaction with the
audience as if the
character is talking
directly
Camera use of
surveillance
builds tension all
in one frame
11. Conventions
1. Man has control
2. Masked females in gowns
3.Childlike behaviour (playing on swing)
4.Group killers- Usually at least one couple
5. Dark setting
6.One unmasked killer which is showing control and how
unphased they are by their identity
7.Use of a toy having control which shows possession
8. Loud shouting of weapons
12. Use/Develop/Challenge
Evaluation of use/develop/challenge
Photo evidence
Plot
It develops the convention of a typical
n/a
horror plot as this particular plot is unique
in the sense of realism. It makes audiences
wonder if it was to happen in the real
world.
Narrative
It uses the convention of the man having
the control which is a general stereotype
in itself as the man is the one to constantly
talk and is primarily in charge to make the
decisions.
Characters
It challenges the conventions of the
characters as they don’t pose a serious
threat to the insiders. Their masks are not
typically scary by the smiles on the masks
but yet is conflicted with the weapons
they hold.
13. Use/Develop/Challenge
Explanation of use/develop or
challenge
Setting
The setting it is developed that nobody
is safe even with high security. What
people believe are protecting them are
really not.
MES
Weapons and masks are in general use
of the typical conventions but to
somewhat extent as the doll face like
masks don’t pose a huge threat as it
shows them smiling.
Camera
Techniques
This particular scene is challenged as it
is filmed mostly in POV looking through
the hole. As the people seen as a threat
look through the hole it is as though
they are directly talking to audience
which builds up tension.
Photo Evidence
