The document provides a treatment for a horror film involving five teenage friends who become victims of a masked killer. The summary is as follows:
1) The film begins with one of the friends, Buffy, staying late at their dance studio alone and encountering the masked killer. 2) The next friend, Kirby, is murdered alone in the park by the same killer. 3) The following day, another friend Nina discovers their deaths on the news and receives a threatening phone call, realizing her other friend Tatum may be in danger. 4) Tatum is then killed by the masked killer while taking a bath, unaware of the danger. 5) Nina arrives to find Tatum's body and realizes she may be
How effective is the combination of your main product & ancillary texts?Nageena Attariya
This document provides guidelines for designing effective magazine covers to promote horror films. It discusses conventions like placing the masthead, film title, cover lines and other elements. Specifically, it recommends using striking images of masked villains that stand out and draw the eye, catchy taglines and banners that entice readers, and a color palette that reinforces the horror theme. Overall, the document stresses the importance of visually engaging covers that follow industry standards while still standing out from other magazines on shelves.
The document analyzes several movie posters and magazine covers. Key details include:
1) Posters use taglines, images of villains/characters, fonts, and dates to attract audiences and convey the tone and genre of the film.
2) Magazine covers showcase lead actors, use bright colors and fonts to highlight featured articles, and provide information about additional content.
3) Visual elements are carefully designed and positioned to attract readers' and moviegoers' attention when displayed with other materials. Consistent color schemes and design conventions are also used across materials.
The document provides a treatment for a horror film involving five teenage friends who become victims of a masked killer. The summary is as follows:
1) The film begins with one of the friends, Buffy, staying late at their dance studio alone and encountering the masked killer. 2) The next friend, Kirby, is murdered alone in the park by the same killer. 3) The following day, another friend Nina discovers their deaths on the news and receives a threatening phone call, realizing her other friend Tatum may be in danger. 4) Tatum is then killed by the masked killer while taking a bath, unaware of the danger. 5) Nina arrives to find Tatum's body and realizes she may be
How effective is the combination of your main product & ancillary texts?Nageena Attariya
This document provides guidelines for designing effective magazine covers to promote horror films. It discusses conventions like placing the masthead, film title, cover lines and other elements. Specifically, it recommends using striking images of masked villains that stand out and draw the eye, catchy taglines and banners that entice readers, and a color palette that reinforces the horror theme. Overall, the document stresses the importance of visually engaging covers that follow industry standards while still standing out from other magazines on shelves.
The document analyzes several movie posters and magazine covers. Key details include:
1) Posters use taglines, images of villains/characters, fonts, and dates to attract audiences and convey the tone and genre of the film.
2) Magazine covers showcase lead actors, use bright colors and fonts to highlight featured articles, and provide information about additional content.
3) Visual elements are carefully designed and positioned to attract readers' and moviegoers' attention when displayed with other materials. Consistent color schemes and design conventions are also used across materials.
The document outlines the history of controversial video games from 1976 to 2011 and discusses the classification of video games in the UK. It notes several games that caused media storms or required cuts due to violent or sexual content. It describes how games are currently classified through voluntary PEGI ratings or mandatory BBFC ratings if required. The Byron Report recognized games' popularity but concerns over inappropriate content and proposed better regulation and education. Parents want independent regulation and ratings that reflect UK concerns. There is debate around regulating games versus leaving classification to parental choice.
The document discusses the history of controversial video games from 1976 to 2011 and their classification. It notes several games from different eras that caused media storms or legal issues due to their violent or sexual content. It then outlines the current UK video game classification system administered by the BBFC and how games are tested and rated based on their guidelines. The document also discusses the Byron Report's recommendations to improve child online safety and calls from parents to have video games independently regulated like films.
The document summarizes several narrative and film theories introduced by thinkers such as Tzvetan Todorov, Vladimir Propp, Claude Levi Strauss, Roland Barthes, Carol Clover, and Sigmund Freud. It discusses their concepts of classic narrative structure, character archetypes, the role of conflict and resolution in stories, how audiences derive pleasure from predictable and unpredictable events, gender dynamics like the "Final Girl" trope in horror films, and Freud's model of the id, ego and superego.
The document discusses key events in the classification of horror movies in the UK from 1991 to the present. It notes that in 1993, Child's Play 3 was withdrawn due to links to the Jamie Bulger murder case. In 1996, a film was rejected for a certificate due to featuring a child killer, following the Bulger case. Natural Born Killers was initially banned in 1997 over potential links to killings but was later released uncut. Classification decisions have considered depictions of violence, drug use, sexual content, and the potential effects on audiences, especially children and teenagers.
The document discusses key events in the classification of horror movies in the UK from 1991 to the present. It notes that in 1993, Child's Play 3 was withdrawn due to links to the Jamie Bulger murder case. In 1996, a film was rejected for a certificate due to featuring a child as a killer, following the Bulger case. In 1997, Natural Born Killers was classified '18' after investigating potential links to real killings. The classification of various films is discussed, with some receiving cuts or higher ratings for scenes of violence, torture, or drug use.
The document outlines the history of controversial video games from 1976 to 2011 and discusses the classification of video games in the UK. It notes several games that caused media storms or required cuts due to violent or sexual content. It describes how games are currently classified through voluntary PEGI ratings or mandatory BBFC ratings if required. The Byron Report recognized games' popularity but concerns over inappropriate content and proposed better regulation and education. Parents want independent regulation and ratings that reflect UK concerns. There is debate around regulating games versus leaving classification to parental choice.
The document discusses the history of controversial video games from 1976 to 2011 and their classification. It notes several games from different eras that caused media storms or legal issues due to their violent or sexual content. It then outlines the current UK video game classification system administered by the BBFC and how games are tested and rated based on their guidelines. The document also discusses the Byron Report's recommendations to improve child online safety and calls from parents to have video games independently regulated like films.
The document summarizes several narrative and film theories introduced by thinkers such as Tzvetan Todorov, Vladimir Propp, Claude Levi Strauss, Roland Barthes, Carol Clover, and Sigmund Freud. It discusses their concepts of classic narrative structure, character archetypes, the role of conflict and resolution in stories, how audiences derive pleasure from predictable and unpredictable events, gender dynamics like the "Final Girl" trope in horror films, and Freud's model of the id, ego and superego.
The document discusses key events in the classification of horror movies in the UK from 1991 to the present. It notes that in 1993, Child's Play 3 was withdrawn due to links to the Jamie Bulger murder case. In 1996, a film was rejected for a certificate due to featuring a child killer, following the Bulger case. Natural Born Killers was initially banned in 1997 over potential links to killings but was later released uncut. Classification decisions have considered depictions of violence, drug use, sexual content, and the potential effects on audiences, especially children and teenagers.
The document discusses key events in the classification of horror movies in the UK from 1991 to the present. It notes that in 1993, Child's Play 3 was withdrawn due to links to the Jamie Bulger murder case. In 1996, a film was rejected for a certificate due to featuring a child as a killer, following the Bulger case. In 1997, Natural Born Killers was classified '18' after investigating potential links to real killings. The classification of various films is discussed, with some receiving cuts or higher ratings for scenes of violence, torture, or drug use.