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Horror films aim to scare and thrill audiences through the use of common themes like revenge, hauntings, demons, serial killers, religion, ghosts, and gore. Two frequently used themes are revenge and possession, as seen in films like Scream, Psycho, Halloween, The Exorcist, The Conjuring, and The Possession. Themes are at the core of horror and center around strange and frightening events that explore the dark side of life.
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Horror film themes
Horror films aim to scare and thrill audiences through the use of common themes including revenge, hauntings, demons and exorcism, serial killers, religious beliefs, ghosts, and graphic violence. Some examples of films that explore these themes are Scream and Halloween for serial killers; The Exorcist and The Conjuring for demons and exorcism; and Psycho for hauntings. The document discusses the themes found in horror films and provides examples of popular movies that represent different themes.
Horror film themes
Horror films aim to scare and thrill audiences through the use of common themes like revenge, hauntings, demons and exorcism, serial killers, religion, and ghosts. Some examples of films that exemplify these themes include Scream and Halloween for serial killers, The Exorcist and The Conjuring for demons and exorcism, and Psycho for hauntings. The document discusses the themes found in horror films and provides examples of popular movies that represent these typical themes.
Horror films
Horror films are designed to frighten, cause dread, and invoke our deepest fears while entertaining us through a cathartic experience. They often conclude in a terrifying, shocking finale. Examples include "The Shining," "Psycho," "The Exorcist," "Wolf Creek," "The Decent," and "Saw." Horror films can deal with universal human fears such as vulnerability, the unknown, nightmares, death, loss of identity, and sexuality. They commonly use similar visual styles and narrative devices including shadows, angles, points of view, heroes, villains, helpers, victims, and donors.
Conventions of Horror
Horror films aim to provoke fear and terror in audiences through depicting themes of death, the paranormal, and mental illness. The first horror film was produced in 1895. Settings of horror films take place mostly at night in dark and abandoned places to elicit deep emotions. High-stringed music builds tension, while costumes are often bloody and torn. Common characters include zombies, ghosts, murderers, and psychopaths.
Initial ideas
The document discusses ideas for a horror movie generated by a group of friends. They were influenced by films like Saw, Paranormal Activity, and The Exorcist. One proposed idea involves friends using a ouija board and becoming possessed after asking questions about the afterlife. Another suggests friends camping in the woods and experiencing unexplained sounds and visions due to it being haunted near where one of their family members died. The document also briefly describes common horror movie genres like slasher, zombie, and science fiction horror films. It provides summaries for the movies Saw 5 and Paranormal Activity.
Subgenres
This document summarizes three subgenres of horror films: psychological horror, slasher horror, and supernatural horror. Psychological horror builds tension through a character's mental instability and internal fears rather than a tangible threat. Slasher horror features graphic violence and torture, with the killer usually using a signature weapon. Supernatural horror focuses on fears of the paranormal like ghosts and demons, with protagonists afraid of unknown threats. Examples provided are The Shining for psychological horror, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre for slasher, and The Wicker Man for supernatural.
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Horror films aim to elicit emotions of fear, horror and terror in viewers through plots involving death, the supernatural, or mental illness. Common story plots involve kidnapping, murder, serial killers, and psychopaths. In the past, horror films were considered lower quality and made cheaply for teenagers, though they had cathartic power. Examples of influential horror films and directors include The Texas Chain Saw Massacre directed by Tobe Hooper, Halloween for which John Carpenter did the soundtrack, and Psycho directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Frequent horror film actors include Lon Chaney, Idris Elba, and Elizabeth Olsen.
Genre
The document discusses key elements of the horror genre including common plotlines, character types, locations, props, and the important role of music. Some typical plotlines include an evil creature killing people, ignored warnings with consequences, or a serial killer stalking victims. Protagonists are usually the main character the audience relates to while antagonists are psychotic killers or monsters. Common horror locations are empty houses, woods, hotels/motels, and abandoned towns. Props that create dread include weapons, candles, dead bodies, and mirrors. Music is also important for building suspense and dread.
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Horror film themes
Horror films aim to scare and thrill audiences through the use of common themes including revenge, hauntings, demons and exorcism, serial killers, religious beliefs, ghosts, and graphic violence. Some examples of films that explore these themes are Scream and Halloween for serial killers; The Exorcist and The Conjuring for demons and exorcism; and Psycho for hauntings. The document discusses the themes found in horror films and provides examples of popular movies that represent different themes.
Horror film themes
Horror films aim to scare and thrill audiences through the use of common themes like revenge, hauntings, demons and exorcism, serial killers, religion, and ghosts. Some examples of films that exemplify these themes include Scream and Halloween for serial killers, The Exorcist and The Conjuring for demons and exorcism, and Psycho for hauntings. The document discusses the themes found in horror films and provides examples of popular movies that represent these typical themes.
Horror films
Horror films are designed to frighten, cause dread, and invoke our deepest fears while entertaining us through a cathartic experience. They often conclude in a terrifying, shocking finale. Examples include "The Shining," "Psycho," "The Exorcist," "Wolf Creek," "The Decent," and "Saw." Horror films can deal with universal human fears such as vulnerability, the unknown, nightmares, death, loss of identity, and sexuality. They commonly use similar visual styles and narrative devices including shadows, angles, points of view, heroes, villains, helpers, victims, and donors.
Conventions of Horror
Horror films aim to provoke fear and terror in audiences through depicting themes of death, the paranormal, and mental illness. The first horror film was produced in 1895. Settings of horror films take place mostly at night in dark and abandoned places to elicit deep emotions. High-stringed music builds tension, while costumes are often bloody and torn. Common characters include zombies, ghosts, murderers, and psychopaths.
Initial ideas
The document discusses ideas for a horror movie generated by a group of friends. They were influenced by films like Saw, Paranormal Activity, and The Exorcist. One proposed idea involves friends using a ouija board and becoming possessed after asking questions about the afterlife. Another suggests friends camping in the woods and experiencing unexplained sounds and visions due to it being haunted near where one of their family members died. The document also briefly describes common horror movie genres like slasher, zombie, and science fiction horror films. It provides summaries for the movies Saw 5 and Paranormal Activity.
Subgenres
This document summarizes three subgenres of horror films: psychological horror, slasher horror, and supernatural horror. Psychological horror builds tension through a character's mental instability and internal fears rather than a tangible threat. Slasher horror features graphic violence and torture, with the killer usually using a signature weapon. Supernatural horror focuses on fears of the paranormal like ghosts and demons, with protagonists afraid of unknown threats. Examples provided are The Shining for psychological horror, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre for slasher, and The Wicker Man for supernatural.
Genre analysis media a level
Horror films aim to elicit emotions of fear, horror and terror in viewers through plots involving death, the supernatural, or mental illness. Common story plots involve kidnapping, murder, serial killers, and psychopaths. In the past, horror films were considered lower quality and made cheaply for teenagers, though they had cathartic power. Examples of influential horror films and directors include The Texas Chain Saw Massacre directed by Tobe Hooper, Halloween for which John Carpenter did the soundtrack, and Psycho directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Frequent horror film actors include Lon Chaney, Idris Elba, and Elizabeth Olsen.
Genre
The document discusses key elements of the horror genre including common plotlines, character types, locations, props, and the important role of music. Some typical plotlines include an evil creature killing people, ignored warnings with consequences, or a serial killer stalking victims. Protagonists are usually the main character the audience relates to while antagonists are psychotic killers or monsters. Common horror locations are empty houses, woods, hotels/motels, and abandoned towns. Props that create dread include weapons, candles, dead bodies, and mirrors. Music is also important for building suspense and dread.
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1) Genre refers to any category of literature, art, or other cultural works based on stylistic criteria. Film genres help audiences choose films and include categories like horror, thriller, science fiction, and fantasy.
2) Horror films aim to elicit fear, disgust, and horror through disturbing and supernatural scenes. They often overlap with fantasy and science fiction genres.
3) Common conventions in horror films include masked killers, blood, death, ghosts, demons, and haunted houses. Visual styles like shadows, low lighting, and musical cues are used to build suspense and atmosphere.
Horror genre conventions
The document discusses the purpose and history of the horror genre. It aims to create a sense of fear through portrayals of audiences' worst fears. Horror films often include mythical creatures and incorporate violence. The document then outlines the evolution of the genre from 1896-present, including early experimentation, iconic films that established tropes, and the emergence of subgenres like psychological horror, slasher films, and comedy horror. It analyzes conventions for plot, characters, cinematography, lighting, editing and provides examples of films that exemplify these conventions.
Horror Genre Iconography
This document discusses common elements of horror films including typical synopses involving revenge, hauntings, demons, and serial killers. It notes that horror films often take place in abandoned buildings at night and feature props like weapons and masks. Common characters include victims, villains like serial killers, "stupid" teenagers, and possessed children. The camera work aims to induce fear through techniques like high and low angles, point-of-view shots, handheld footage, and disturbing sounds.
Psychological horror iconography and conventions
This document summarizes conventions of the psychological horror genre based on audience feedback and research. It finds that psychological horror films typically focus on everyday situations, rely on characters' fears and hidden truths, and use nonlinear narratives with flashbacks. They feature normal antagonists and depict victims as helpless. Settings seem real to create fear that the audience could experience the same situations. The purpose is to frighten audiences with plausible plots that relate to their lives.
Horror Genre Presentation
The document discusses the horror genre and its conventions. The purpose of horror films is to create feelings of fear, panic, alarm and dread in the audience by portraying their worst nightmares. Horror films often involve mythical creatures and include violence and gore. Effective horror films use techniques like camerawork, music and editing to build suspense and draw the audience in, while ineffective ones have flaws like bad acting and plots that fail to engage viewers.
Codes and conventions of horror websites
This document discusses conventions and codes used in horror film websites. It provides examples of common conventions like dark colors, weapons, settings, character types, music and lighting. Students will create a mock horror film website applying these conventions and codes. They will also analyze existing horror film websites to identify the genre and target audience. Key conventions mentioned include dark colors, dramatic music, use of shadows and masks/dark clothing. Students will work in pairs to create additional pages for their horror film website demonstrating understanding of codes and appealing to the target audience.
Horror film research
Horror films aim to elicit emotions of fear, disgust and horror in viewers through jump scenes and depictions of the macabre and supernatural. They often overlap with fantasy, science fiction and thriller genres. Common horror film themes include audiences' nightmares and worst fears, gruesome depictions of violence, disease outbreaks, and supernatural beings invading the everyday world. Horror conventions include mysteries surrounding disturbing events, gruesome imagery, titles hinting at the nature of the film, and techniques like shaky camera work and shadows to build suspense and mystery.
Horror genre:codes and conventions
The document discusses conventions commonly seen in horror films. It lists several iconic horror films and the subgenres they represent, such as slasher, torture porn, and monster films. It then outlines techniques horror films use to unsettle and discomfort viewers, like increasing heart rate and invoking fears. Finally, it details some common fears reinforced in horror, like nightmares, vulnerability, and death. It provides examples of typical horror conventions like isolated settings, masked killers who use weapons like knives, and characters archetypes like teenagers and final girls.
What is Thriller?
Thriller is a genre that aims to elicit emotions like fear, anticipation, or anxiety from viewers/readers through techniques like tension, suspense and excitement. It does this using devices like plot twists and red herrings that keep the audience guessing. Examples of thriller films include The Woman in Black, Shutter Island, and The Dead Zone. Conventions include the protagonist facing danger/puzzles and settings involving cities, violence, and the supernatural. Actors commonly associated with the genre are Janet Leigh, Tom Cruise, and Harrison Ford.
Codes and conventions
This document discusses the codes and conventions commonly found in horror films. It outlines several examples of popular horror subgenres and the fears they aim to invoke, such as nightmares, vulnerability, and death. Character archetypes are described, with the final girl often surviving and villains having distinguishing murder methods. Unwritten rules are listed, like certain actions guaranteeing a character's death. Locations and weapons typically featured are also provided.
What is a thriller?
Thrillers are a broad genre that includes films like psychological detectives, film noir, gangster films, and sci-fi thrillers. They aim to promote suspense and anxiety in viewers by placing characters in dangerous situations. Thrillers rely on intricate plots and ordinary settings to position viewers as voyeurs observing the characters' fears and sadistic situations unfold. Common characters include criminals, victims, and psychotic individuals embroiled in conflicts.
Codes And Conventions Of A Horror
Horror films aim to frighten and cause dread in viewers through invoking fears of nightmares, vulnerability, alienation, revulsion, the unknown, death, loss of identity, and sexuality. Common elements include a lead survivor character, a killer or monster with distinctive murder methods, and an ultimate conflict between good and evil where the good prevails. Examples discussed are psychological thrillers like "Psycho" and "The Shining", religiously-themed films like "The Exorcist", true crime adaptations like "Wolf Creek", monster movies like "The Decent", gory films such as "Saw" and "Texas Chainsaw Massacre".
Horror genre research
This document discusses the horror genre in film. It defines horror films as those meant to frighten audiences through invoking fears in a terrifying climax. There are many subgenres of horror. The two most common are macabre films about death and supernatural films involving fantasy or sci-fi elements. Early horror films date back to 1895 but the term wasn't used until the 1930s. Common conventions in horror include isolated settings, camera techniques like POV that put the viewer in the killer's perspective, unsettling sounds and music, and editing that builds suspense. The document also lists some famous horror directors.
Horror Presentation
Horror films aim to elicit emotions of fear, horror and terror in viewers through plots involving death, the supernatural, or mental illness. They often feature a central villain and take place in isolated settings like haunted houses or the woods. Visual styles in horror movies commonly include shadows, low key lighting, and point-of-view shots. Iconography in horror frequently depicts symbols of death, disfigured faces, screaming victims, and weapons like knives. Narrative devices generally include a hero, villain, victim, and helper as the hero tries to save the day from the antagonist.
Thriller Conventions
Thriller films typically involve a victim being stalked or murdered by an antagonist. Common storylines include someone being stalked in their own home like in "Hush" or being ordered to kill their future self like in "Looper." Typical characters are the victim or protagonist, the killer or antagonist, side victims who are often killed early on, and an investigator. Settings commonly used are forests, abandoned buildings, big houses, and isolated places. Props include knives, guns, masks, and costumes. Cinematography in thrillers generally uses dark colors, mysterious shadows, low key lighting, and chiaroscuro lighting to create tension and intrigue for viewers. Soundtracks are often hyperbolic, slow, or
What is horror
Horror films seek to elicit negative emotional reactions through scenes that startle viewers and themes involving the macabre and supernatural. They often deal with viewers' nightmares and fears of the unknown through the intrusion of evil forces or events, commonly supernatural in origin. Common horror elements include ghosts, monsters, demons, gore, and serial killers. Subgenres include slasher films focusing on graphic violence and gore, psychological horror playing on beliefs and emotions, and supernatural horror featuring ghosts.
Assignment 5 media coursework group
The document provides information about 4 students - Judy, Leticia, Noor, and Katia - and their preferences and strengths/weaknesses regarding potential film genres and movies for an assignment. It discusses their favorite genres, films they have seen and want to see within the horror and drama genres. For each genre, the students list movies they have watched and research films they are interested in. They also note what they liked about certain films and why they want to watch others. The document aims to help the students decide on a genre and films for their group assignment.
Horror Genre
The document provides an overview of the horror genre, including what defines horror films, their history and conventions. It distinguishes horror from thriller films, noting horror plays on primal fears through supernatural or disturbing scenes. Key conventions of horror discussed include isolated settings, technical techniques like lighting and camera work, common character archetypes, and themes of good vs evil. The document also examines two horror film posters and their use of visual elements and text to convey horror themes and intrigue audiences.
Types of title sequences
There are four main types of title sequences: discrete sequences that are separate mini films to set the mood; narrative sequences that are integrated with the storyline to give context; credit over blank screens that build mystery and terror with dark backgrounds; and stylized sequences that focus on editing techniques like slow motion to set aesthetic tone through visuals rather than words.
Final title credits
1. The document outlines the order of title credits for a film project, listing the main studio logo, production company, main stars, film title, casting, music, costumes, production design, editing, executive producer, screenplay, producer, and director.
2. It then describes 4 fonts - "Scream Real", "Seven Swordsmen BB", "Diediedie", and "Feast of Flesh" - that will be used in the title credits, noting styles like bold, red color, and a child-like style to convey themes of horror and mystery.
Production company logo/profile
The document describes the development of a production company logo. The logo was created in Photoshop by selecting a font and background. The text was given a stroke, as was the overall logo, to complete the design.
Horror movies iconography
Horror movies often feature common iconography such as victims, serial killers, and murder weapons. Locations and masks also play iconic roles in the genre. These tropes help establish familiar themes and tension for viewers of horror films.
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1) Genre refers to any category of literature, art, or other cultural works based on stylistic criteria. Film genres help audiences choose films and include categories like horror, thriller, science fiction, and fantasy.
2) Horror films aim to elicit fear, disgust, and horror through disturbing and supernatural scenes. They often overlap with fantasy and science fiction genres.
3) Common conventions in horror films include masked killers, blood, death, ghosts, demons, and haunted houses. Visual styles like shadows, low lighting, and musical cues are used to build suspense and atmosphere.
Horror genre conventions
The document discusses the purpose and history of the horror genre. It aims to create a sense of fear through portrayals of audiences' worst fears. Horror films often include mythical creatures and incorporate violence. The document then outlines the evolution of the genre from 1896-present, including early experimentation, iconic films that established tropes, and the emergence of subgenres like psychological horror, slasher films, and comedy horror. It analyzes conventions for plot, characters, cinematography, lighting, editing and provides examples of films that exemplify these conventions.
Horror Genre Iconography
This document discusses common elements of horror films including typical synopses involving revenge, hauntings, demons, and serial killers. It notes that horror films often take place in abandoned buildings at night and feature props like weapons and masks. Common characters include victims, villains like serial killers, "stupid" teenagers, and possessed children. The camera work aims to induce fear through techniques like high and low angles, point-of-view shots, handheld footage, and disturbing sounds.
Psychological horror iconography and conventions
This document summarizes conventions of the psychological horror genre based on audience feedback and research. It finds that psychological horror films typically focus on everyday situations, rely on characters' fears and hidden truths, and use nonlinear narratives with flashbacks. They feature normal antagonists and depict victims as helpless. Settings seem real to create fear that the audience could experience the same situations. The purpose is to frighten audiences with plausible plots that relate to their lives.
Horror Genre Presentation
The document discusses the horror genre and its conventions. The purpose of horror films is to create feelings of fear, panic, alarm and dread in the audience by portraying their worst nightmares. Horror films often involve mythical creatures and include violence and gore. Effective horror films use techniques like camerawork, music and editing to build suspense and draw the audience in, while ineffective ones have flaws like bad acting and plots that fail to engage viewers.
Codes and conventions of horror websites
This document discusses conventions and codes used in horror film websites. It provides examples of common conventions like dark colors, weapons, settings, character types, music and lighting. Students will create a mock horror film website applying these conventions and codes. They will also analyze existing horror film websites to identify the genre and target audience. Key conventions mentioned include dark colors, dramatic music, use of shadows and masks/dark clothing. Students will work in pairs to create additional pages for their horror film website demonstrating understanding of codes and appealing to the target audience.
Horror film research
Horror films aim to elicit emotions of fear, disgust and horror in viewers through jump scenes and depictions of the macabre and supernatural. They often overlap with fantasy, science fiction and thriller genres. Common horror film themes include audiences' nightmares and worst fears, gruesome depictions of violence, disease outbreaks, and supernatural beings invading the everyday world. Horror conventions include mysteries surrounding disturbing events, gruesome imagery, titles hinting at the nature of the film, and techniques like shaky camera work and shadows to build suspense and mystery.
Horror genre:codes and conventions
The document discusses conventions commonly seen in horror films. It lists several iconic horror films and the subgenres they represent, such as slasher, torture porn, and monster films. It then outlines techniques horror films use to unsettle and discomfort viewers, like increasing heart rate and invoking fears. Finally, it details some common fears reinforced in horror, like nightmares, vulnerability, and death. It provides examples of typical horror conventions like isolated settings, masked killers who use weapons like knives, and characters archetypes like teenagers and final girls.
What is Thriller?
Thriller is a genre that aims to elicit emotions like fear, anticipation, or anxiety from viewers/readers through techniques like tension, suspense and excitement. It does this using devices like plot twists and red herrings that keep the audience guessing. Examples of thriller films include The Woman in Black, Shutter Island, and The Dead Zone. Conventions include the protagonist facing danger/puzzles and settings involving cities, violence, and the supernatural. Actors commonly associated with the genre are Janet Leigh, Tom Cruise, and Harrison Ford.
Codes and conventions
This document discusses the codes and conventions commonly found in horror films. It outlines several examples of popular horror subgenres and the fears they aim to invoke, such as nightmares, vulnerability, and death. Character archetypes are described, with the final girl often surviving and villains having distinguishing murder methods. Unwritten rules are listed, like certain actions guaranteeing a character's death. Locations and weapons typically featured are also provided.
What is a thriller?
Thrillers are a broad genre that includes films like psychological detectives, film noir, gangster films, and sci-fi thrillers. They aim to promote suspense and anxiety in viewers by placing characters in dangerous situations. Thrillers rely on intricate plots and ordinary settings to position viewers as voyeurs observing the characters' fears and sadistic situations unfold. Common characters include criminals, victims, and psychotic individuals embroiled in conflicts.
Codes And Conventions Of A Horror
Horror films aim to frighten and cause dread in viewers through invoking fears of nightmares, vulnerability, alienation, revulsion, the unknown, death, loss of identity, and sexuality. Common elements include a lead survivor character, a killer or monster with distinctive murder methods, and an ultimate conflict between good and evil where the good prevails. Examples discussed are psychological thrillers like "Psycho" and "The Shining", religiously-themed films like "The Exorcist", true crime adaptations like "Wolf Creek", monster movies like "The Decent", gory films such as "Saw" and "Texas Chainsaw Massacre".
Horror genre research
This document discusses the horror genre in film. It defines horror films as those meant to frighten audiences through invoking fears in a terrifying climax. There are many subgenres of horror. The two most common are macabre films about death and supernatural films involving fantasy or sci-fi elements. Early horror films date back to 1895 but the term wasn't used until the 1930s. Common conventions in horror include isolated settings, camera techniques like POV that put the viewer in the killer's perspective, unsettling sounds and music, and editing that builds suspense. The document also lists some famous horror directors.
Horror Presentation
Horror films aim to elicit emotions of fear, horror and terror in viewers through plots involving death, the supernatural, or mental illness. They often feature a central villain and take place in isolated settings like haunted houses or the woods. Visual styles in horror movies commonly include shadows, low key lighting, and point-of-view shots. Iconography in horror frequently depicts symbols of death, disfigured faces, screaming victims, and weapons like knives. Narrative devices generally include a hero, villain, victim, and helper as the hero tries to save the day from the antagonist.
Thriller Conventions
Thriller films typically involve a victim being stalked or murdered by an antagonist. Common storylines include someone being stalked in their own home like in "Hush" or being ordered to kill their future self like in "Looper." Typical characters are the victim or protagonist, the killer or antagonist, side victims who are often killed early on, and an investigator. Settings commonly used are forests, abandoned buildings, big houses, and isolated places. Props include knives, guns, masks, and costumes. Cinematography in thrillers generally uses dark colors, mysterious shadows, low key lighting, and chiaroscuro lighting to create tension and intrigue for viewers. Soundtracks are often hyperbolic, slow, or
What is horror
Horror films seek to elicit negative emotional reactions through scenes that startle viewers and themes involving the macabre and supernatural. They often deal with viewers' nightmares and fears of the unknown through the intrusion of evil forces or events, commonly supernatural in origin. Common horror elements include ghosts, monsters, demons, gore, and serial killers. Subgenres include slasher films focusing on graphic violence and gore, psychological horror playing on beliefs and emotions, and supernatural horror featuring ghosts.
Assignment 5 media coursework group
The document provides information about 4 students - Judy, Leticia, Noor, and Katia - and their preferences and strengths/weaknesses regarding potential film genres and movies for an assignment. It discusses their favorite genres, films they have seen and want to see within the horror and drama genres. For each genre, the students list movies they have watched and research films they are interested in. They also note what they liked about certain films and why they want to watch others. The document aims to help the students decide on a genre and films for their group assignment.
Horror Genre
The document provides an overview of the horror genre, including what defines horror films, their history and conventions. It distinguishes horror from thriller films, noting horror plays on primal fears through supernatural or disturbing scenes. Key conventions of horror discussed include isolated settings, technical techniques like lighting and camera work, common character archetypes, and themes of good vs evil. The document also examines two horror film posters and their use of visual elements and text to convey horror themes and intrigue audiences.
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Types of title sequences
There are four main types of title sequences: discrete sequences that are separate mini films to set the mood; narrative sequences that are integrated with the storyline to give context; credit over blank screens that build mystery and terror with dark backgrounds; and stylized sequences that focus on editing techniques like slow motion to set aesthetic tone through visuals rather than words.
Final title credits
1. The document outlines the order of title credits for a film project, listing the main studio logo, production company, main stars, film title, casting, music, costumes, production design, editing, executive producer, screenplay, producer, and director.
2. It then describes 4 fonts - "Scream Real", "Seven Swordsmen BB", "Diediedie", and "Feast of Flesh" - that will be used in the title credits, noting styles like bold, red color, and a child-like style to convey themes of horror and mystery.
Production company logo/profile
The document describes the development of a production company logo. The logo was created in Photoshop by selecting a font and background. The text was given a stroke, as was the overall logo, to complete the design.
Horror movies iconography
Horror movies often feature common iconography such as victims, serial killers, and murder weapons. Locations and masks also play iconic roles in the genre. These tropes help establish familiar themes and tension for viewers of horror films.
Prodcution company ident
Walt Disney Productions is an American film production company founded in 1923 that has produced many famous films such as Frozen, Toy Story 3, and Monsters Inc. The modern Walt Disney logo incorporates elements from Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella castles and symbolizes a fairy-tale world to provide quality entertainment for children. Blumhouse Productions is an American film and television production company founded in 2000 that produces micro-budget and low-budget horror movies such as the Paranormal Activity, Insidious, The Purge, Sinister, and Ouija franchises. Warner Bros. is an American entertainment company founded in 1923 that has produced films such as Suicide Squad, The Lego Movie, and The Dark Knight
Minutes of meeting form
The meeting discussed the horror film "Unforgiving". They chose the title and genre of haunting and possession. The story involves a young girl who haunts the house where she was abused and died, and a family later buys the house. A young boy in the new family is also abused by his father, and the ghost girl befriends him to turn him against his dad. For the opening credits, they will use a simple, bold font in blood red against a dark background to create drama and signal the warning and danger of the genre through the typography.
Iconic horror directors
James Wan is highlighted as a modern iconic horror director who has made three successful and franchise-starting horror films in Saw, The Conjuring, and Insidious, reviving traditional scares. The document also lists Tobe Hooper, James Whale, and Tod Browning as other iconic horror directors, with Hooper directing The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Whale directing Frankenstein and other 1930s classics, and Browning collaborating with Lon Chaney and directing Freaks and the original Dracula adaptation.
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The horror genre is not the most popular according to box office statistics. Action, animation, and sci-fi films generated more revenue than horror films in 2015. While horror films made up a decent percentage of overall releases that year, they only accounted for 2.7% of total box office earnings. None of the top 20 highest grossing films of 2015 were in the horror genre, indicating its relative unpopularity compared to other genres.
Theory of macro and micro elements of genre
Altman proposed that film genre can be analyzed on two levels: macro and micro. The macro level refers to the stories films tell, focusing on syntactic elements like characters and plot points. The micro level analyzes how those stories are presented semantically, through stylistic elements such as camerawork, editing, music, and visual motifs. For example, in the teen slasher genre, macro features include absent authority figures and stock characters, while micro features incorporate techniques like masked killers, point-of-view shots, and tense musical stings.
Conventional structure of an opening title sequence
1. The document outlines the conventional structure of an opening title sequence, using the film Creed (2015) as an example.
2. It lists the typical credits that would appear, such as production companies, studios, director, writers, producers, and main cast.
3. Each credit is displayed for 4-5 seconds in simple, bold white font against a dark background to clearly convey the important information to audiences in a stylized manner befitting the film's theme of boxing.
British board of films classification
The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) is an independent body that classifies films and videos submitted to them. One of their guiding principles is to protect children and vulnerable adults from potentially harmful media content. The document outlines the classification guidelines for 15-rated and 12A-rated works. Films rated 15 are only suitable for those age 15 and over, and may contain strong language, threat, and violence as long as it is not dwelling on pain or injury. Films rated 12A contain material not generally suitable for those under age 12, and have restrictions on imitable behaviors, violence, and language. The filmmakers indicate their film will be rated 15, so the guidelines will influence their production to ensure it meets the standards
Kyle Cooper Interview - Questions & Answers
Kyle Cooper discusses what makes a good title sequence according to his experience. He says a good title sequence should: set expectations for the film, get the audience excited to watch it, and transition seamlessly into the movie. He cites specific title sequences like Se7en and To Kill a Mockingbird that accomplished this through their artistic design and integration with the film's themes and characters. Cooper believes title sequences are important because they can begin telling the story and creating context for the viewer even before the movie starts.
Final title font
This document discusses the font and title design for a film project, describing the font as resembling a child's hurried handwriting to match the theme of an evil child entity haunting the film. It then provides a 3 sentence synopsis of the film's plot where a family unknowingly moves into a house haunted by the vengeful spirit of a girl who was murdered by her parents and now seeks revenge on the new residents.
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The theme of the film is revenge and possession centered around a little girl's spirit. The Anderson family moves into a new house without knowing it is haunted by the evil spirit of a little girl who was murdered by her parents years ago and left in the house. Her spirit now haunts the family and will do everything she can to make them leave as she seeks revenge, since sometimes 'evil' is the only solution for the injustice done to her.
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This document contains the production notes and comments from the filming of various scenes and camera shots for a project. Clips were taken of the exterior and interior of a house as well as locations on the street. Shots included medium shots, close ups, tracking shots, and high angle shots. Many clips had to be retaken due to issues like background noise, unsteady cameras, or unprepared actors. In the end, the best shots that were clear, steady, had good lighting and angle, and without disruptions were selected to be used in the final production.
Log sheet
This log sheet summarizes the filming of various clips for the project "Enough Bruna and Erica". It reviews 21 clips filmed in a classroom setting, identifying which clips will and will not be used in the final cut based on factors like lighting, image quality, background noise, and actor preparation/positioning. Clips 9, 13, 21, 29, and parts of 32 and 33 were selected for having good lighting, clear images, and capturing the intended shots, while other clips were rejected due to issues like obstructions, distortions, or actors looking at the camera.
Girls bedroom of risk assessment
This risk assessment form summarizes the risks involved in filming scenes for a student production from January 11th to 19th in a bedroom location. Hazards identified include assault by person, trip hazards, repetitive action, heavy equipment, and objects falling or moving. Control measures to minimize risks include actors providing informed consent for assault scenes, rehearsing such scenes, clear labeling of trip hazards, hourly breaks, ensuring crew can see equipment paths, and checking equipment is securely mounted. With these controls, most risks were reduced to a low level.
Copy of call sheet media
The call sheet is for a student media production shooting on February 8th 2018. It will shoot scenes for a 3-5 minute film called "Enough" using digital media at a house and street in Edgware between 1:30pm and 4pm. The production crew of Bruna Martins and Erica Costa Da Silva will film tracking shots of the house exterior and interior, a bedroom, and street scenes using a camera, tripod, dolly, and SD card. Props include a school bag, books, bottle of liquor, and phone.
Bedroom
The filming went well today with only minor issues like background music. The scenes and acting were consistent which will enable good realistic continuity in the editing process.
Street of risk assessment
This risk assessment form summarizes the risks involved in filming a production called "Enough" between January 11th-19th on Lowlands Road in Harrow, London. It identifies potential hazards such as objects falling or moving, trip hazards, repetitive actions, cars, and cold environments that could harm the staff, crew, and actors. The controls listed to minimize risks include properly preparing equipment, having hazard signs, providing breaks every 4 hours, filming away from roads and when traffic is quiet, and requiring warm clothing. With these controls in place, the risks are considered low or trivial.
Toilets copy of risk assessment
This risk assessment form summarizes the hazards, controls, and risks associated with filming a production at Harrow College Toilets from January 11th to 19th. Hazards identified include objects falling or moving, trip hazards from equipment, repetitive motion for actors, and slippery surfaces. Controls include properly preparing and checking equipment, keeping equipment in sight, providing breaks every 4 hours, and requiring suitable footwear with slip signs. With these controls, the risks are lowered to low or medium levels.
Corridor of risk assessment
This risk assessment form summarizes the filming of a production taking place from January 11th to 18th at Harrow College. It identifies potential hazards such as trip hazards, repetitive actions, and falling objects that could harm the staff, actors, and crew. The controls to minimize risk include properly positioning all equipment, adding hazard signs, and providing regular breaks to prevent exhaustion. With these controls in place, the risks are lowered to low or trivial levels.
Cr copy of risk assessment
This risk assessment form summarizes the risks involved in the production "Enough" being filmed at Harrow College from January 11th to 18th. It identifies potential hazards such as objects falling/moving, trip hazards, repetitive action, static body posture, and heavy equipment. Control measures are outlined like properly preparing equipment, signage for trip hazards, breaks every 4 hours, and having a competent signaller for heavy objects. The risks are determined to be low after controls are implemented. The production crew, actors, and location are also identified.
Corridor & toilets
We encountered problems like people walking into our shoot while filming scenes in the corridor, but the shooting went well overall as we filmed various scenes that will allow for continuity editing to make our short film feel realistic.
Call sheet media
The call sheet summarizes the production details for a short film titled "Enough" being produced by Bruna Martins, Erica Da Silva, and Bruna Furtado. It will be shot on January 22nd between 2-5pm at Harrow College and locations in London using a digital camera. The film will include establishing shots of the college, classroom, toilets, and a character walking home. The production crew of Bruna Martins and Erica Costa Da Silva will use a camera, tripod, memory card, and props like a school bag, necklace and glasses.
Social realism
The document discusses the genre of social realism. Social realism films explore real life situations and difficulties through dramatic stories that focus on wider social issues. They use non-professional actors, location shooting over studios, semi-improvised scripts, and serious themes. The discussed short film "Enough" will use these techniques to portray the domestic abuse experienced by the main character and allow the audience to connect with her struggle.
Script with dialogue
This document is a summary of scenes from a film about a teenage girl named Claire who is struggling in school and facing domestic abuse at home. In the first scene, Claire's teacher scolds her for not paying attention and not having her work done. Embarrassed and upset, Claire leaves the classroom in tears. Later at home, Claire's father physically abuses her after demanding she buy him cigarettes. Claire flees her home and calls a child abuse hotline for help. The film aims to bring awareness to domestic abuse and resources for victims.
Shot list
The shot list is for a short film titled "Enough" and introduces the main character Claire through a series of shots at her school and home. It shows Claire struggling in class, getting scolded by her teacher, and crying in the bathroom. Later shots depict Claire nervously returning home, doing homework in her room, and getting caught and yelled at by her father who begins hitting her. The shot list ends with Claire running away from home in distress and calling for help.
Audience theories
1. The document discusses several audience theories: effects theory, which argues media has a profound influence on passive audiences; two-step theory, which proposes opinion leaders influence others through celebrity endorsements; uses and gratifications, where active audiences select media to fulfill needs; and encoding/decoding, in which audiences can interpret encoded media texts in standard or oppositional ways depending on their perspective.
2. Effects theory suggests media can "inject" ideas into passive audiences and influence behaviors, while two-step theory argues opinion leaders and influencers shape how others respond to media messages.
3. Uses and gratifications and encoding/decoding posit more active audiences who selectively engage with media to meet personal needs or decode messages in standard
Script with dialogue
The document is a 7-page screenplay about a student named Claire who struggles in her final year of college. She has an argument with her teacher in class and is told to leave. Upset, Claire goes to the bathroom to cry. When she gets home, her father physically abuses her for not buying cigarettes. Claire runs away and breaks down on a bench. The next day, Claire apologizes to her teacher and reveals she has been going through difficulties at home. The teacher comforts Claire and offers her support.
Mise en-scene
This document outlines the mise-en-scene elements for a film including locations of a street, park, classroom, and college corridors and toilets. The main character will have a bag, books, and papers as props befitting a college student and will fidget with a cross pendant necklace belonging to her mother, especially when nervous. Her abusive alcoholic father will be portrayed through rumpled, baggy clothes and by him entering her room with a bottle of liquor.
Shooting script
This shooting script outlines a story about a student named Claire over the course of 8 days. It follows Claire through various struggles at her college, including being scolded by her teacher and crying alone in the bathroom. Later scenes show Claire attempting to study at home but becoming distressed upon her father entering her room. The final shots depict Claire running away from her house in an upset state. The script contains over 70 camera shots documenting Claire's experiences through establishing shots, close-ups, and other cinematic techniques.
Shot list
The shot list is for a short film and introduces the main character Claire through a series of shots at her school and home. It shows Claire struggling in class and getting in trouble with her teacher, after which she goes to the bathroom upset. Later scenes show Claire nervously returning home, doing homework in her room, and then her father entering and shouting at her while hitting her. The shot list ends with Claire seeking help from her teacher again at college.
Final storyboard
This storyboard document outlines 36 shots planned for a short film about a student named Claire. The shots begin with establishing shots of Claire's college and classroom. They then show Claire struggling in class and arguing with her teacher before leaving upset. Further shots depict Claire walking home and struggling to do homework, before her father abuses her and she runs from her house. The storyboard ends with Claire returning to her college seeking help from her teacher.
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- 1. Horror Film Themes By: Erica, Bruna Chris and Tyriq
- 2. The themes found in are used to scare, thrill and entertain the audience. Horror films centre around ‘the dark of life’; the strange, forbidden and alarming events. Themes are the common form of horror films; they are something that is some of the typical themes of horrors include: - Revenge - Haunting - Demons and exorcism - Serial killers - Religious Belief - Ghost - Gore
- 3. Example of theme: Serial Killer Film: Scream (1996) Film: Psycho (1960) Film: Halloween (1978)
- 4. Theme: Demons and Exorcism Film: The Exorcist (1973) Film: The Conjuring (2013) Film: The Possession (2012)
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