The document discusses various sub-genres of horror films including slasher, supernatural, zombie, monster, teen, and comedy horror. It provides definitions and examples for each sub-genre. Slasher films revolve around a psychopathic killer who violently murders victims. Supernatural horror includes ghosts and demons. Zombie films depict the living dead feasting on humans. Monster movies feature struggles with creatures. Teen horror focuses on teenage issues and Comedy horror mixes comedy with horror themes.
This document discusses several sub-genres of horror films including: action horror, which combines elements of action and horror; body horror, which focuses on the deconstruction of the human body; comedy horror, which blends comedy and horror; gothic horror, featuring castles and the supernatural; psychological horror, relying on mental instability and fear; science fiction horror, dealing with technology and experiments; slasher films, featuring a psychopathic killer; and zombie films, portraying the undead feeding on humans. Examples are provided for each sub-genre.
This document discusses various sub-genres of horror films including action horror, body horror, comedy horror, gothic horror, psychological horror, science fiction horror, slasher films, and zombie films. It provides examples and key defining characteristics for each sub-genre. Action horror blends action and the supernatural or evil. Body horror deals with the deconstruction or degeneration of the human body. Comedy horror combines elements of comedy and horror.
This document discusses various subgenres of horror films, including sci-fi horror/monster films about human vs monster conflicts, comedy-horror films that combine humor and horror, teen-horror films focused on teenage issues, slasher films about psychopathic killers, supernatural-horror films involving ghosts and demons, and zombie-horror films depicting mindless zombies invading and feeding on humans. Examples are provided for each subgenre.
This document discusses several sub-genres of horror films including: zombie films which portray reanimated corpses or mindless humans; psychological horror which relies on exposing psychological vulnerabilities; gothic horror which combines gothic elements and romance; slasher films which involve a psychopathic killer murdering a sequence of victims; splatter films which focus on graphic violence and gore; comedy horror which combines humor and horror; and body horror which features graphic destruction or abnormality of the human body. Examples are provided for each sub-genre.
The document discusses several sub-genres of horror films including: action horror, which combines elements of horror and action; body horror, which focuses on the graphic destruction of the body; and comedy horror, which blends humorous and horrific elements. It provides examples for each sub-genre and sometimes mentions influential directors.
The document discusses horror subgenres and hybrid genres. It defines a subgenre as a category of works within a larger genre characterized by a particular style or content. Some common horror subgenres mentioned are comedy horror, slasher films, supernatural horror, and psychological horror. The document also defines a hybrid genre as a mix of two different genres, such as the combination of western and horror in "Deadlands", or the sci-fi/horror blend of "Alien". Horror comedy combines horrific elements with comedy. Slasher films involve a psychopathic killer stalking victims with a weapon. Supernatural horror depicts impossible events like demons. Psychological horror builds tension through character fears and emotions.
This document discusses the history and conventions of supernatural horror fiction and films. It outlines that supernatural horror draws from folklore involving witches, ghosts, and demons. Gothic horror novels of the 18th century incorporated these elements. Supernatural horror films aim to frighten audiences and invoke fears through their use of music, locations like churches and farms, shots styles, and credits that follow the horror theme. They also follow standard plot structures involving victims, villains and the conflict between good and evil.
The document discusses various sub-genres of horror films including slasher, supernatural, zombie, monster, teen, and comedy horror. It provides definitions and examples for each sub-genre. Slasher films revolve around a psychopathic killer who violently murders victims. Supernatural horror includes ghosts and demons. Zombie films depict the living dead feasting on humans. Monster movies feature struggles with creatures. Teen horror focuses on teenage issues and Comedy horror mixes comedy with horror themes.
This document discusses several sub-genres of horror films including: action horror, which combines elements of action and horror; body horror, which focuses on the deconstruction of the human body; comedy horror, which blends comedy and horror; gothic horror, featuring castles and the supernatural; psychological horror, relying on mental instability and fear; science fiction horror, dealing with technology and experiments; slasher films, featuring a psychopathic killer; and zombie films, portraying the undead feeding on humans. Examples are provided for each sub-genre.
This document discusses various sub-genres of horror films including action horror, body horror, comedy horror, gothic horror, psychological horror, science fiction horror, slasher films, and zombie films. It provides examples and key defining characteristics for each sub-genre. Action horror blends action and the supernatural or evil. Body horror deals with the deconstruction or degeneration of the human body. Comedy horror combines elements of comedy and horror.
This document discusses various subgenres of horror films, including sci-fi horror/monster films about human vs monster conflicts, comedy-horror films that combine humor and horror, teen-horror films focused on teenage issues, slasher films about psychopathic killers, supernatural-horror films involving ghosts and demons, and zombie-horror films depicting mindless zombies invading and feeding on humans. Examples are provided for each subgenre.
This document discusses several sub-genres of horror films including: zombie films which portray reanimated corpses or mindless humans; psychological horror which relies on exposing psychological vulnerabilities; gothic horror which combines gothic elements and romance; slasher films which involve a psychopathic killer murdering a sequence of victims; splatter films which focus on graphic violence and gore; comedy horror which combines humor and horror; and body horror which features graphic destruction or abnormality of the human body. Examples are provided for each sub-genre.
The document discusses several sub-genres of horror films including: action horror, which combines elements of horror and action; body horror, which focuses on the graphic destruction of the body; and comedy horror, which blends humorous and horrific elements. It provides examples for each sub-genre and sometimes mentions influential directors.
The document discusses horror subgenres and hybrid genres. It defines a subgenre as a category of works within a larger genre characterized by a particular style or content. Some common horror subgenres mentioned are comedy horror, slasher films, supernatural horror, and psychological horror. The document also defines a hybrid genre as a mix of two different genres, such as the combination of western and horror in "Deadlands", or the sci-fi/horror blend of "Alien". Horror comedy combines horrific elements with comedy. Slasher films involve a psychopathic killer stalking victims with a weapon. Supernatural horror depicts impossible events like demons. Psychological horror builds tension through character fears and emotions.
This document discusses the history and conventions of supernatural horror fiction and films. It outlines that supernatural horror draws from folklore involving witches, ghosts, and demons. Gothic horror novels of the 18th century incorporated these elements. Supernatural horror films aim to frighten audiences and invoke fears through their use of music, locations like churches and farms, shots styles, and credits that follow the horror theme. They also follow standard plot structures involving victims, villains and the conflict between good and evil.
Horror films commonly use certain iconography like haunted houses, knives, and depictions of blood and death. They are usually set in dark and isolated places at night that make people feel vulnerable, like abandoned buildings. The narrative typically involves a monster terrorizing a group of people in a battle of good versus evil. To build suspense and mystery, horror movies employ scary sounds and point-of-view camera shots. They often feature supernatural killers targeting female or young adult victims. Recurring themes are struggles between good and evil or other moral dilemmas.
The document discusses the horror genre and its purpose of eliciting negative emotions in viewers through primal fears. It describes several common subgenres of horror including slasher, body horror, psychological horror, science fiction horror, and comedy horror. Each subgenre is defined and an example film is provided. The document also analyzes why the science fiction horror film Alien is effective at scaring audiences through its isolated setting, use of suspense, and threatening antagonist.
Horror films typically use certain visual conventions like dark colors, low lighting to emphasize shadows, and props like knives and chainsaws associated with killers. Common monsters seen are vampires, werewolves, and mummies. Characters usually include monsters, killers, victims, and someone who figures things out. Settings are often dark, abandoned places at night to build suspense. Horror narratives focus on the conflicts and dilemmas faced by main characters dealing with evil forces or characters. Common themes include good vs. evil, religion, the supernatural, and issues beyond life and death.
This document discusses several sub-genres of horror films, including action horror, body horror, comedy horror, gothic horror, psychological horror, science fiction horror, slasher films, and zombie films. Action horror combines elements of action and horror. Body horror generates fear from the deconstruction of the human body. Comedy horror mixes comedy and horror. Gothic horror features castles, dungeons, and supernatural elements. Psychological horror relies on characters' fears and beliefs. Science fiction horror deals with paranormal events and technology. Slasher films feature a psychopathic killer stalking and murdering victims. Zombie films portray mindless corpses that feed on the living.
Genre refers to any category of art or entertainment based on stylistic criteria, such as literature, music, or films. There are four main genres - literary, film/television, video games, and music - which are further divided into subgenres like action, adventure, comedy, and horror. Horror films aim to elicit negative emotions in viewers by playing on primal fears using themes of the macabre and supernatural, often involving the intrusion of an evil force into the everyday world through devices like ghosts, monsters, and serial killers. Common conventions in horror films include isolated settings, interrupted communication, early killings, storms, and the use of lighting, camera angles, and sounds to build tension.
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.
The document provides a detailed overview of the history and evolution of the horror genre in film. It discusses some key points:
- The first horror film dates back to 1896 and was only 2 minutes long. Gothic literature in the late 1700s helped develop the genre.
- Important early directors like Hitchcock and Romero influenced the genre with films like Psycho and Night of the Living Dead.
- Technology has helped advance the visuals and special effects over time to depict monsters and creatures more realistically.
- There are many sub-genres of horror that blend with other genres like comedy, action, science fiction and more. Iconography, settings, characters and narratives structures are described.
This document defines and discusses the horror genre of film. It notes that horror films aim to create fear and dread in the audience through portrayals of their worst fears and nightmares, often involving mythical creatures or violence. The document outlines several subgenres of horror, including slasher, supernatural, zombie, comedy-horror, teen horror and monster films. It provides examples for each subgenre and discusses some of the common themes and characteristics of horror films.
This document defines and discusses the horror genre of film. It notes that horror films aim to create fear and dread in the audience through portrayals of their worst fears and nightmares, often involving mythical creatures or violence. The document outlines several subgenres of horror, including slasher, supernatural, zombie, comedy-horror, teen horror and monster films. It provides examples for each subgenre and discusses some of the common themes and characteristics of horror films.
Horror films aim to elicit negative and primal emotions in viewers by including frightening scenes involving the intrusion of evil forces, supernatural events, or threatening people into everyday life. Common elements in horror films include ghosts, monsters, demons, zombies, and serial killers. There are several subgenres of horror, including action horror which combines violence and supernatural threats, body horror focusing on graphic bodily destruction, comedy horror blending humor and scares, gothic horror featuring suspenseful romances in horror settings, and slasher films centered on a killer stalking and murdering victims with blades.
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.
The document discusses the horror genre and its various subgenres. The purpose of horror is to scare viewers by playing on primal fears. It does this through techniques like jump scares. The genre is divided into subgenres that combine horror with other elements, such as action horror, body horror, comedy horror, gothic horror, psychological horror, sci-fi horror, slasher horror, and zombie horror. Paranormal activity is cited as a successful horror film that uses camera techniques to keep the audience engaged.
The document discusses the history and evolution of horror films over time. It provides descriptions of influential early horror films from the 1920s-1980s like Nosferatu, Frankenstein, Psycho and Night of the Living Dead. It notes how horror films have changed from focusing on ghosts and monsters to incorporating themes like serial killers, zombies and supernatural possessions. More recent horror films from the 2000s emphasize realistic scenes and suspense to scare audiences by suggesting events could actually occur.
This document discusses common characteristics and conventions of horror movie genres. It outlines that horror films aim to elicit emotions of fright and terror through unsettling themes involving threats like serial killers. Key characteristics include establishing an eerie atmosphere with dark scenes and strange props, incorporating startling sound effects and musical scores, including graphic violent or gory scenes, and featuring supernatural or evil antagonists that victims must overcome. Common expectations are violence, dark imagery, mysteries, cliffhangers, and a climactic ending, along with stereotypical character archetypes.
This document outlines several common subgenres of horror films, including body horror, comedy horror, gothic horror, psychological horror, science fiction horror, slasher horror, and zombie horror. It provides examples for each subgenre, such as Cabin Fever for body horror, Scary Movie for comedy horror, Dracula for gothic horror, The Ring for psychological horror, Alien for science fiction horror, Texas Chainsaw Massacre for slasher horror, and Dawn of the Dead for zombie horror films. Each subgenre is defined in one to two sentences.
1) The document discusses several subgenres of horror films including action horror, body horror, comedy horror, gothic horror, and natural horror.
2) It provides brief definitions and examples for each subgenre. For instance, it states that action horror combines elements of horror and action films like gunfights and chases.
3) Some other subgenres mentioned are slasher films, splatter films, and zombie films, with notes about their common themes and story elements.
This document discusses conventions of the horror genre including common settings, characters, iconography, narratives, and subgenres. It also summarizes some key genre theories. Specifically, it notes that dark, isolated, or natural settings are commonly used to set the atmosphere in horror. Character archetypes include families, friends, and vulnerable characters. Iconography includes low lighting, weapons, and dark colors. Narratives often involve a group being persecuted by an antagonist with an unpredictable ending. Subgenres discussed are gothic, slasher, psychological, paranormal, gore, and found footage. Theories addressed are those proposed by Altman, Dyer, and Stacy regarding pleasures, escapism, and genre evolution over
After studying 100 fairytales, Vladimir Propp discovered that all characters fall into 7 broad types that can be found across different storytelling mediums. These 7 types are: the Hero, the Villain, the Donor, the Dispatcher, the False Hero, the Helper, and the Princess. Propp also identified typical scenes - the Struggle Scene, where the Hero battles the Villain, and the Recognition Scene, where the Hero is recognized or a false character is exposed. Propp's character and scene theories provide a framework for analyzing narrative structures across various storytelling forms.
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.
The document discusses key elements of horror films. It states that horror films aim to create fear in the audience through portrayals of their worst fears and nightmares, often involving evil forces or mythical creatures. Traditional horror films incorporate violence and gore and overlap with thriller and science fiction genres. Examples given are A Nightmare on Elm Street and Saw. The document also notes that horror films typically use isolated locations, weapons as props, costumes to scare audiences, low key lighting to create confusion, and non-diegetic sounds and music to set the mood.
The document discusses a new policy implemented by an organization to address concerns about employee well-being and work-life balance. The policy allows employees to work reduced hours without a reduction in pay or benefits for up to 12 weeks per year. The goal of the policy is to improve employee satisfaction and retention while maintaining productivity and quality of service.
Horror films commonly use certain iconography like haunted houses, knives, and depictions of blood and death. They are usually set in dark and isolated places at night that make people feel vulnerable, like abandoned buildings. The narrative typically involves a monster terrorizing a group of people in a battle of good versus evil. To build suspense and mystery, horror movies employ scary sounds and point-of-view camera shots. They often feature supernatural killers targeting female or young adult victims. Recurring themes are struggles between good and evil or other moral dilemmas.
The document discusses the horror genre and its purpose of eliciting negative emotions in viewers through primal fears. It describes several common subgenres of horror including slasher, body horror, psychological horror, science fiction horror, and comedy horror. Each subgenre is defined and an example film is provided. The document also analyzes why the science fiction horror film Alien is effective at scaring audiences through its isolated setting, use of suspense, and threatening antagonist.
Horror films typically use certain visual conventions like dark colors, low lighting to emphasize shadows, and props like knives and chainsaws associated with killers. Common monsters seen are vampires, werewolves, and mummies. Characters usually include monsters, killers, victims, and someone who figures things out. Settings are often dark, abandoned places at night to build suspense. Horror narratives focus on the conflicts and dilemmas faced by main characters dealing with evil forces or characters. Common themes include good vs. evil, religion, the supernatural, and issues beyond life and death.
This document discusses several sub-genres of horror films, including action horror, body horror, comedy horror, gothic horror, psychological horror, science fiction horror, slasher films, and zombie films. Action horror combines elements of action and horror. Body horror generates fear from the deconstruction of the human body. Comedy horror mixes comedy and horror. Gothic horror features castles, dungeons, and supernatural elements. Psychological horror relies on characters' fears and beliefs. Science fiction horror deals with paranormal events and technology. Slasher films feature a psychopathic killer stalking and murdering victims. Zombie films portray mindless corpses that feed on the living.
Genre refers to any category of art or entertainment based on stylistic criteria, such as literature, music, or films. There are four main genres - literary, film/television, video games, and music - which are further divided into subgenres like action, adventure, comedy, and horror. Horror films aim to elicit negative emotions in viewers by playing on primal fears using themes of the macabre and supernatural, often involving the intrusion of an evil force into the everyday world through devices like ghosts, monsters, and serial killers. Common conventions in horror films include isolated settings, interrupted communication, early killings, storms, and the use of lighting, camera angles, and sounds to build tension.
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.
The document provides a detailed overview of the history and evolution of the horror genre in film. It discusses some key points:
- The first horror film dates back to 1896 and was only 2 minutes long. Gothic literature in the late 1700s helped develop the genre.
- Important early directors like Hitchcock and Romero influenced the genre with films like Psycho and Night of the Living Dead.
- Technology has helped advance the visuals and special effects over time to depict monsters and creatures more realistically.
- There are many sub-genres of horror that blend with other genres like comedy, action, science fiction and more. Iconography, settings, characters and narratives structures are described.
This document defines and discusses the horror genre of film. It notes that horror films aim to create fear and dread in the audience through portrayals of their worst fears and nightmares, often involving mythical creatures or violence. The document outlines several subgenres of horror, including slasher, supernatural, zombie, comedy-horror, teen horror and monster films. It provides examples for each subgenre and discusses some of the common themes and characteristics of horror films.
This document defines and discusses the horror genre of film. It notes that horror films aim to create fear and dread in the audience through portrayals of their worst fears and nightmares, often involving mythical creatures or violence. The document outlines several subgenres of horror, including slasher, supernatural, zombie, comedy-horror, teen horror and monster films. It provides examples for each subgenre and discusses some of the common themes and characteristics of horror films.
Horror films aim to elicit negative and primal emotions in viewers by including frightening scenes involving the intrusion of evil forces, supernatural events, or threatening people into everyday life. Common elements in horror films include ghosts, monsters, demons, zombies, and serial killers. There are several subgenres of horror, including action horror which combines violence and supernatural threats, body horror focusing on graphic bodily destruction, comedy horror blending humor and scares, gothic horror featuring suspenseful romances in horror settings, and slasher films centered on a killer stalking and murdering victims with blades.
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.
The document discusses the horror genre and its various subgenres. The purpose of horror is to scare viewers by playing on primal fears. It does this through techniques like jump scares. The genre is divided into subgenres that combine horror with other elements, such as action horror, body horror, comedy horror, gothic horror, psychological horror, sci-fi horror, slasher horror, and zombie horror. Paranormal activity is cited as a successful horror film that uses camera techniques to keep the audience engaged.
The document discusses the history and evolution of horror films over time. It provides descriptions of influential early horror films from the 1920s-1980s like Nosferatu, Frankenstein, Psycho and Night of the Living Dead. It notes how horror films have changed from focusing on ghosts and monsters to incorporating themes like serial killers, zombies and supernatural possessions. More recent horror films from the 2000s emphasize realistic scenes and suspense to scare audiences by suggesting events could actually occur.
This document discusses common characteristics and conventions of horror movie genres. It outlines that horror films aim to elicit emotions of fright and terror through unsettling themes involving threats like serial killers. Key characteristics include establishing an eerie atmosphere with dark scenes and strange props, incorporating startling sound effects and musical scores, including graphic violent or gory scenes, and featuring supernatural or evil antagonists that victims must overcome. Common expectations are violence, dark imagery, mysteries, cliffhangers, and a climactic ending, along with stereotypical character archetypes.
This document outlines several common subgenres of horror films, including body horror, comedy horror, gothic horror, psychological horror, science fiction horror, slasher horror, and zombie horror. It provides examples for each subgenre, such as Cabin Fever for body horror, Scary Movie for comedy horror, Dracula for gothic horror, The Ring for psychological horror, Alien for science fiction horror, Texas Chainsaw Massacre for slasher horror, and Dawn of the Dead for zombie horror films. Each subgenre is defined in one to two sentences.
1) The document discusses several subgenres of horror films including action horror, body horror, comedy horror, gothic horror, and natural horror.
2) It provides brief definitions and examples for each subgenre. For instance, it states that action horror combines elements of horror and action films like gunfights and chases.
3) Some other subgenres mentioned are slasher films, splatter films, and zombie films, with notes about their common themes and story elements.
This document discusses conventions of the horror genre including common settings, characters, iconography, narratives, and subgenres. It also summarizes some key genre theories. Specifically, it notes that dark, isolated, or natural settings are commonly used to set the atmosphere in horror. Character archetypes include families, friends, and vulnerable characters. Iconography includes low lighting, weapons, and dark colors. Narratives often involve a group being persecuted by an antagonist with an unpredictable ending. Subgenres discussed are gothic, slasher, psychological, paranormal, gore, and found footage. Theories addressed are those proposed by Altman, Dyer, and Stacy regarding pleasures, escapism, and genre evolution over
After studying 100 fairytales, Vladimir Propp discovered that all characters fall into 7 broad types that can be found across different storytelling mediums. These 7 types are: the Hero, the Villain, the Donor, the Dispatcher, the False Hero, the Helper, and the Princess. Propp also identified typical scenes - the Struggle Scene, where the Hero battles the Villain, and the Recognition Scene, where the Hero is recognized or a false character is exposed. Propp's character and scene theories provide a framework for analyzing narrative structures across various storytelling forms.
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.
The document discusses key elements of horror films. It states that horror films aim to create fear in the audience through portrayals of their worst fears and nightmares, often involving evil forces or mythical creatures. Traditional horror films incorporate violence and gore and overlap with thriller and science fiction genres. Examples given are A Nightmare on Elm Street and Saw. The document also notes that horror films typically use isolated locations, weapons as props, costumes to scare audiences, low key lighting to create confusion, and non-diegetic sounds and music to set the mood.
The document discusses a new policy implemented by an organization to address concerns about employee well-being and work-life balance. The policy allows employees to work reduced hours without a reduction in pay or benefits for up to 12 weeks per year. The goal of the policy is to improve employee satisfaction and retention while maintaining productivity and quality of service.
The BBFC (British Board of Film Classification) decides the age ratings for films shown in British cinemas and on video in order to protect different audiences. Films are rated as Universal (U), Parental Guidance (PG), 12A/12, 15, 18, or R18. The ratings provide guidelines about what types of content, such as violence, language, sexual content and drug use, are appropriate for different age groups. The BBFC aims to balance children's safe viewing with creative freedom for filmmakers.
This document provides definitions and explanations of various media terminology related to camera movements, camera shots, soundtrack elements, editing techniques, and mise-en-scene elements. It describes different types of camera movements like tracking shots, tilt shots, and zoom shots. It also defines common camera shots like long shots, mid shots, and two shots. It explains elements of a soundtrack like dialogue, music, and sound effects. Additionally, it covers editing terminology such as fast and slow pacing, cross cutting, and jump cuts. Finally, it discusses aspects of mise-en-scene like lighting styles and how sets or locations can impact tone.
This document provides a history of horror films from the late 1800s to the 2000s. It summarizes that early horror films were based on Gothic stories and myths and were silent. The introduction of sound in the 1930s allowed for more advanced monster stories using sound effects. Iconic films like Dracula and Frankenstein established the genre. Horror evolved to reflect social issues and new technologies with each decade, from atomic weapons to serial killers. Recent horror focuses on realistic themes providing escapism from real world tragedies.
This document provides an overview of the timeline and subgenres of horror films. It begins in the 1890s with the earliest horror films which aimed more for amusement than fear. The 1920s saw the rise of expressionist horror films from Germany. The 1930s-1940s saw the rise of Universal monster films and a gothic style. The 1950s-1960s introduced elements of sci-fi, aliens, and mutation. The 1970s featured religion, sex, and evil children as themes. The 1980s began the slasher film trend along with killer animal stories. Modern horror focuses on zombies, torture, and supernatural themes enhanced with new technology.
The 180 degree rule is a cinematography guideline that the camera must stay within 180 degrees of the subjects or objects in a scene. Crossing the imaginary line that separates the two halves of the scene can confuse viewers and break continuity unless the camera movement is shown. Matching shots through editing techniques like match on action where one shot cuts to another portraying the same continuous action can help minimize any discontinuity from violating the 180 degree rule.
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The document discusses the benefits of exercise for both physical and mental health. Regular exercise can improve cardiovascular health, reduce stress and anxiety, and boost mood and cognitive function. Staying physically active for at least 30 minutes per day several times a week is recommended for overall health and well-being.
The document provides a timeline of major horror films from 1896 to the present day. It discusses the earliest films from 1896-1930 during the silent era. Key developments in the 1950s included the introduction of sound and color. The 1960 film Psycho is cited as breakthrough for modern horrors by introducing new levels of violence. Popular subgenres like slashers emerged in the 1980s. Recent decades have seen remakes and a rise in supernatural horrors aimed at younger audiences.
The document provides a timeline history of the horror film genre from 1896 to present day. It begins with some of the earliest silent horror films from the late 19th century and continues decade by decade, highlighting influential and iconic films that helped define different eras and subgenres of horror. The document also lists some key characteristics of horror films produced during different decades as technology and audiences evolved.
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The document traces the history and evolution of the horror genre from the 1930s to the 2000s. It discusses the emergence of iconic films from Universal Studios in the 1930s-1940s featuring monsters like Dracula and Frankenstein. In the 1950s-1960s, the genre shifted tones and subgenres emerged dealing with armageddon and demonic themes. The 1970s saw a rise in occult and exorcism films following the success of The Exorcist. The 1980s featured more graphic violence and films exploring contemporary fears. The 1990s saw many slasher film sequels and the rise of self-reflexive horror. The 2000s was a quiet period until franchises were revived and psychological horror gained popularity
The document provides a timeline of key events in the history of horror movies from 1896 to 2008. Some of the earliest films included the world's first true horror movie from 1896 called The Devil's Castle. In 1898, one of the first versions of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein was made. Landmark films included the first full-length movie with a monster in 1910 called Notre Dame de Paris and the first full-length pure horror movie in 1911 called The Vengeance of Egypt. The timeline notes the introduction of sound in horror films and important films that established norms in horror music and makeup effects. It outlines the introduction of film ratings systems and bans as well as the rise of video formats that helped popularize horror movies among consumers.
The document provides a history of horror movies from the 1920s to the 2000s. It discusses the emergence of horror films in the 1920s-1930s focusing on adaptations of classic stories. The 1940s saw a decline due to WWII but produced some classics. The 1950s featured "mutant" movies while the 1960s introduced the thriller genre with films like Psycho. The 1970s had a surge of influential films like The Exorcist and Halloween. New technology enhanced horror in the 1980s. The 1990s featured psychopath killers in response to overused monsters. Finally, the 2000s brought the teen horror/slasher genre with movies like The Ring.
This document provides a timeline of the horror movie genre from 1896 to present day. It traces the evolution of horror subgenres and highlights some of the major developments and influential films within each era, including the first horror films in the silent era, Universal's Gothic horror films in the 1930s, the rise of psychological horror in the 1950s and slasher films in the 1980s. The timeline shows how horror films have become more graphic, mainstream and commercially successful over the decades.
The document provides an overview of the horror genre and its many subgenres. It discusses the common elements found in horror films such as ghosts, gore, and serial killers. It then examines specific subgenres in more depth, including slasher films, splatter films, psychological horror, zombie films, and Japanese horror. Key films are highlighted for each subgenre discussed.
A horror film aims to frighten viewers through representations of their worst fears and nightmares, commonly focusing on the coming of an evil force. Some key subgenres of horror include teen horror about teenage issues, slasher films focused on a psychotic killer murdering victims, monster films depicting a fight between humans and monsters, zombie films of the living fighting the dead, and supernatural horror involving ghosts, demons or other supernatural elements.
A horror film aims to frighten viewers through representations of their worst fears and nightmares, commonly focusing on the coming of an evil entity. Some key subgenres of horror include teen horror about teenage issues, slasher films focusing on a psychotic killer murdering victims, monster films depicting a fight between humans and monsters, zombie films about the living fighting the undead, and supernatural horror involving ghosts, demons or other supernatural elements.
Georges Melies was the first to depict supernatural events in silent films in the 1890s. Universal Pictures began the classic Hollywood monster film series in the 1930s-1940s with films like Dracula and Frankenstein. The 1950s-1960s saw the genre shift tones and include threats of alien invasion and mutation from nuclear radiation. Stephen King books were adapted to film in the 1970s-1980s and slasher films became popular, while the 1990s saw more self-aware and parodic horror films like Scream. The 2000s had a resurgence of zombie films like 28 Days Later and remakes were common in the 2010s alongside a return of earlier subgenres.
The document provides an overview of the horror genre, including:
1) A brief history of horror films from the late 19th century to modern times, noting increasing budgets and popularity in the 1960s with films like The Exorcist.
2) Descriptions of common horror subgenres like psychological horror, body horror, and slasher films.
3) Conventions of the genre including character archetypes, common settings, narrative structures, lighting techniques, and iconography.
4) Details on the target audience, popularity trends, and some influential directors and actors in the horror genre.
The document discusses the horror genre of film. It states that horror films are designed to frighten audiences and explore our deepest fears through disturbing images and shocking finales while entertaining. It discusses common conventions like using monsters to violate nature and threaten characters. Horror films tap into primal fears of death, the unknown, and the dark side of human nature. While scary, watching horror films can be a thrill and provide an outlet for fear without real danger. The genre has evolved over time with early films adapting stories by Stevenson and later influential works like Psycho and The Shining.
Horror films seek to elicit negative and fearful emotions in viewers by playing on primal fears. They have existed for over a century, drawing inspiration from authors like Poe and Shelley. Common plots involve the intrusion of an evil or supernatural force disrupting everyday life. Popular elements include ghosts, monsters, zombies, and serial killers. Fear is an adaptive emotion that causes physiological and behavioral changes, such as fleeing, in response to perceived threats. There are two main types of fear - fear of death and fear of the unknown.
This document summarizes several sub-genres of horror films, including action horror, body horror, comedy horror, gothic horror, psychological horror, science fiction horror, slasher films, and zombie films. It provides examples and key defining elements for each sub-genre. Action horror blends action and the supernatural, body horror deals with the deconstruction of the human body, and comedy horror combines comedy and horror elements. Gothic horror features castles and ruins, while psychological horror relies on a character's fears and instability. Science fiction horror deals with technology and experiments gone wrong, slasher films feature a serial killer, and zombie films portray the undead feeding on the living.
This document provides an overview of the horror genre in film. It discusses the history and origins of horror films from the 1930s onwards. It also examines the various subgenres of horror like slasher, psychological horror, zombie films etc. and common conventions like settings, props and themes. The document analyzes audience profiles, ratings and why people are drawn to watching horror films for thrills and excitement.
This document provides an overview of the history and conventions of horror films. It discusses the origins of horror dating back to oral stories, and highlights some of the earliest horror films from the late 19th/early 20th century. It then examines various horror subgenres and describes common narrative structures, settings, camera techniques, and other conventions used in horror films. Finally, it analyzes the target audience of horror, its popularity over time, and provides details on the iconic 1979 sci-fi horror film Alien.
The document provides an overview of the history and evolution of horror films. It discusses some of the earliest horror films from the late 19th century, as well as the origins and rise of different horror subgenres throughout the 20th century. Key points covered include the transition of horror stories from oral tradition to literature and early films, the establishment of gothic and monster movies in the silent film era, and the continuing popularity and commercial success of horror as a film genre.
The document provides an overview of the history and evolution of horror films. It discusses some of the earliest horror films from the late 19th century, as well as the establishment of different horror subgenres like gothic horror and body horror throughout the 20th century. Key conventions of horror films are also outlined, such as common settings, camera techniques, sounds, and character tropes that help establish fear and suspense.
The document provides an overview of the horror genre in film. It discusses the origins of horror in Gothic literature and how expressionism and surrealism influenced early 20th century horror films. Key themes that emerged include hauntings, apocalyptic scenarios, and human monsters. Over time, the genre evolved from suggestive 1930s studio films to independently produced, graphic films of the 1960s-70s that reflected social unrest. The slasher films of the late 1970s are also examined, as well as more recent postmodern approaches. A selection of influential horror films from different eras are listed.
This document provides an overview of horror genres and subgenres such as gothic, satanic, slasher, and supernatural. It discusses the origins of horror in ancient Egyptian and Abrahamic beliefs in evil spirits. The first horror film was Georges Melies' 1896 short film "Le Manoir du diable." Psychological horrors rely on protagonists' mental fears while supernatural horrors feature encounters with supernatural beings. Common horror film character types include the hero, helpless female, non-believer, old wise man, and antagonist.
The document discusses different genres and subgenres of horror films. It defines horror as a genre that aims to frighten or scare audiences by inducing feelings of terror. Some common subgenres of horror discussed include psychological horror, slasher horror, zombie horror, gothic horror, and sci-fi horror. Psychological horror relies on playing on the characters' and audiences' existing fears rather than showing explicit violence or supernatural elements. Settings for psychological horror films are often places like woods, hospitals, or large houses that create a sense of realism and fear. Sounds used in psychological horror also aim to unnerve audiences rather than match what is shown on screen.
The document provides an overview of the history and conventions of horror films. It discusses:
- The origins of horror films in the late 19th century with George Melies' short films.
- The rise in popularity and budgets of horror films in the 1960s with films like The Exorcist.
- Common conventions like characters (victims, villains), settings (isolated places), narratives (hero's quest), lighting techniques, and icons.
- Famous directors like William Friedkin, Roman Polanski, and George Romero who helped advance the genre.
- The typical target audience of younger males and analysis of some influential films like The Shining, Paranormal Activity,
The document provides an overview of the history and conventions of horror films. It discusses:
- The origins of horror films in the late 19th century with George Melies' short films.
- The rise in popularity and budgets of horror films in the 1960s with influential films like The Exorcist.
- Common conventions like characters (victims, villains), settings (isolated places), narratives (hero's quest), lighting techniques, and icons.
- Examples of subgenres like slasher, body horror, and psychological horror films.
- Typical audiences for horror (males aged 15-24) and factors influencing the genre's popularity.
The document discusses different subgenres of horror films, including action horror, comedy horror, body horror, holiday horror, psychological horror, science fiction horror, slasher films, splatter films, gothic horror, natural horror, and zombie horror. Each subgenre is defined and examples of films that fall into that category are provided. The document was researched to enhance understanding of horror genres and help determine which subgenre to base a horror film project around.
This document discusses different genres and subgenres of horror films. It begins by defining the horror genre as seeking to elicit negative emotions through primal fears inspired by authors like Poe, Stoker, and Shelley. Key elements include the macabre, supernatural, ghosts, monsters, and serial killers. Subgenres discussed include action horror, comedy horror, body horror, and psychological horror. Comedy-horror blends comedy with traditional horror themes. Teen-horror revolves around teenagers facing suspenseful situations. Monster films center on a struggle between humans and a created monster.
The document discusses various subgenres of horror films including action horror, body horror, teen horror, comedy horror, gothic horror, supernatural horror, psychological horror, slasher films, zombie films, and monster films. It provides examples of movies that fall into each subgenre and notes common elements found in horror films such as creatures, violence, blood, and creating a sense of fear in audiences. The document also mentions that Le Manoir Du Diable was considered the first horror film released in 1896.
The document discusses the structure of films, including narrative structure, which is about the story and plot - the content and form used to tell the story. It notes that narrative structure looks at the key conflicts, main characters, setting and events that make up the story. The document also describes linear structure as proceeding from the beginning to the middle to the end of a story, while non-linear structure may start in the middle and use flashbacks or flashforwards to tell the full story in a non-chronological way.
Independent film companies have less funding than major studios but can still find success. They often debut at film festivals before wider release and cannot afford big-name actors. However, the 2017 film Get Out was independently produced for $4.5 million yet made over six times its budget in its opening weekend alone. Independent films can also receive funding from conglomerates in exchange for a percentage of profits or government sources. Some filmmakers self-finance projects through money from those involved in production. In contrast, blockbuster films make money across cinema screenings, DVD and Blu-ray sales, rentals, television licensing, advertisements, merchandise, and releasing content across multiple platforms.
An establishing shot establishes the location of the scene and is usually a wide or extreme wide shot. A long shot shows the entire subject and its surroundings, while a mid shot shows some detail of the subject while still showing its context. A close up tightly frames the subject at a large scale, a medium close up is between a mid shot and close up, and an extreme close up gets very close to show extreme detail and is usually only used for dramatic scenes.
The document outlines the typical order of titles shown at the beginning of a horror film, listing distributors first followed by producing company, film maker, film title, main and supporting cast, and various production roles like director, producer, writers, editors, and designers. It notes this order may vary between genres.
This document defines various camera movements, camera shots, types of sound, and editing techniques used in media. Camera movements include tilting, panning, and zooming. Camera shots range from extreme long shots to close ups. Sound can be diegetic, non-diegetic, or sound effects. Editing techniques involve cuts, dissolves, jumps cuts, fades, and montages to transition between scenes.
The 180 degree rule is a cinematography guideline that states that two characters in a scene should maintain the same left/right relationship to one another. When the camera passes over the invisible axis connecting the two subjects, it crosses the line and the shot becomes a reverse angle. The document provides an example of the 180 degree rule.
Horror films aim to thrill audiences by exploring the dark and forbidden aspects of life. They commonly use conventions like characters making poor decisions that advance the plot, settings with low lighting and dark or stormy nights to build tension, and narratives that feature weak victims and scary antagonists or naive teenagers in perilous situations. Codes and conventions in horror films help deliver thrills by exploiting common human fears and allowing viewers to anticipate dangers even when characters cannot.
This document defines various media terminology related to camera movements, camera shots, soundtracks, and editing techniques. It explains that camera tilting involves moving the lens up and down while panning is moving it from side to side. Zooming changes the focal length to make a subject appear closer or further. Shots are defined from extreme long to close up. Sound can be diegetic from the scene or non-diegetic added effects. Editing techniques include cuts, dissolves, and fades to transition between scenes.
The 180 degree rule is a cinematography guideline that states that two characters in a scene should maintain the same left/right relationship to one another. When the camera passes over the invisible axis connecting the two subjects, it crosses the line and the shot becomes a reverse angle. The document provides an example of the 180 degree rule.
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3. ACTION-HORROR
โข This genre combines evil, an event or supernatural in horror films,
with gun/knife fights and high speed chases.
โข Elements and themes that are commonly seen in action-horror
include zombies, vampires, demons, gory scenes, vicious animals etc
Examples of action-horror include World War Z, Priest, Dusk Till Dawn
and Blade.
4. BODY HORROR
โข This is when the horror is mainly based on the deconstruction of the
human body . Limbs can be used to reconstruct a body or just to
inanimate fear into the victim.
โข A popular director of this genre is David Cronenberg.
Examples of this genre include Teeth and cabin Feverโฆ
5. COMEDY HORROR (SPOOFS)
โข This basically mocks the horror genre, and combines the elements of
comedy and horror.
โข This genre commonly crosses over with black comedy.
โข โThe legend of the Sleepy Hollowโ is the first film of the comedy-
horror genre.
A popular example of the comedy genre is Scary Movieโฆ
6. GOTHIC HORROR
โข This genre sways towards the gothical side of horror.
โข Films in the olden days were mainly of this genre. They included
dungeons, castles, cemeteries etc.
Examples of this genre may include Dracula, The Mummy and
Frankensteinโฆ
7. PHYSCOLOGICAL HORROR
โข Physiological horrors rely on guilt, belief and fear in characters. They focus on the
mind and the mental abilities of humans. Emotional instability is instilled to build
tension and further the plot.
โข The horror comes from reality
Examples of this genre include Orphan, The Grudge, The Machinist and Shutter
Islandโฆ
8. SCIENCE FICTION HORROR
โข Deals with paranormal but is not linked to mad scientists and
experiments.
โข Can also be about the fear of technology.