This document discusses several major film studios and their history in the horror genre. It summarizes Twisted Pictures as an American independent studio founded in 2004 known for the Saw films. Hammer Productions is identified as a UK studio founded in 1934 best known for Gothic horror films from the 1950s-1970s like Curse of Frankenstein and Dracula. Universal Studios is described as the oldest American studio still in production, founded in 1912 and distributing classic horror films like The Wolf Man. The document also briefly outlines 20th Century Fox, Lionsgate Films and the UK film classification ratings system.

1. INSTITUTIONAL AND FILM
CLASSIFICATION RESEARCH

2. I have incorporated Twisted Pictures
company in my trailer. The reason
for my decision is because they are
one of many big names in horror
movies. Although other companies
have experienced in Horror, this
company in particular is well known
and has a successful reputation for
the genre Horror. Twisted pictures is
an American independent
production. The company was
founded in 2004 by Evolution
Entertainment's Mark Burg, Oren
Koules and Gregg Hoffman. They are
best known for producing the Saw
film series.
TWISTED PICTURES

3. Another institution that has focused
on the genre horror, is Hammer
productions. Hammer films is a film
production company based in the
United Kingdom, which was
founded in 1934. The company is
best known for 'Gothic Hammer
horror' films made from 1950s till
1970s. They also produce thriller,
Sci-fi film, film noir and comedies
and later on they produced
television series. Furthermore
Hammer produced the film like the
Curse of Frankenstein, Dracular and
The Mummy.
HAMMER

4. Universal studios is an American
motion picture studio owned by
Comcast and is one of the six major
movie studios. Universal pictures
was founded in Loss Angeles in 1912
by Carl Laemmle and is the oldest
American movie studio still in
production today. In addition, it
owns a collection of TV shows such
as – NBC universal distribution
Universal studios have distributed a
number of Horror films such as ‘The
Wolf Man’ directed by George
Waggner and based on a script
written by Curt Siodmark in 1941.
UNIVERSAL

5. 20th Century fox film production was
founded in 1935 as a result of Fox
film corporation funded by William
Fox. The studio is currently located in
Los Angeles with the owners being
News corporation which is owned by
Rupert Murdoch.
20th Century ‘s most popular films
include Avatar directed by James
Cameron staring Sam Worthington.
Another film is Night at the museum
directed by Sean Lavy starring Ben
Stiler and the star wars films.
20TH CENTURY

6. Lions gate entertainment
corporation is a North American
entertainment company. The
company was formed in
Vancouver, British Columbia on
July 3 1997 and is headquartered
in Santa Monica, california.
An example of a horror movie
produced by this company is ‘The
eye’ The eye is a 2008
supernatural horror film staring
Jessica Alba.
LIONS GATE FILM

7. FILM CLASSIFICATION

8. Universal – This means universal for all. In other words the content is
suitable for all ages therefore the majority of footage under this category
is based for younger children so the content must be appropriate.

9. PG- This stands for parental guidance, this is because some scenes
may be unsuitable for some children.

10. The 12A sign means that an adult must accompany any child under
the age of 12 seeing a 12A film at the cinema. No one younger than
12 may see a 12A film in a cinema unless accompanied by an adult.
The sign 12 refers to DVD’s, videos and blue-rays.

11. No one younger than 15 may see a ‘15’ film in a cinema. No one younger
than 15 may rent or buy a 15 rated video.

12. This sign means that no one under the age of 18 may see an 18 film
in the cinema. No one younger than may rent or buy an ‘18’ rated
video.