The document summarizes a horror film called "The Surgeon". It describes the film as a spine-tingling torture horror where a failed plastic surgeon named Osman kidnaps and holds hostage an aspiring actress named Chloe to perform unspeakable acts on her. Directed by Debbyaan Onyenassir, the film depicts the demented fantasies of the surgeon character and shows that the protagonist's imperfections are opportunities for torture. The film throws out the conventional rule book for such horror stories.

1. THE SURGEON

2. SYNOPSIS
Years of studying and playing by the rules, all to be betrayed by the
art he loves so dearly. But now, the rule book has been thrown out
the window.
In this spine-tingling torture horror we see the failed plastic surgeon
Osman (‘The Copycat’) stalk, kidnap and hold hostage Chloe (‘Dolls’),
an aspiring actress to perform the unspeakable.
Directed by Debbyaan Onyenassir this urgent, intensely moving and
gripping story shapes the human fantasy of a demented surgeon.
Your imperfections are his opportunities.
The Brothers Grimm

3. GENRE CONVENTIONS
GENRE: Refers to the method of film categorization based on similarities in the
narrative elements from which films are constructed. The conventions that make up
genre change over time.
CONVENTIONS: Common elements that reappear in films of similar type

4. GENERIC CONVENTIONS
FILM & TEASER
Mise en Scene: The ‘bad guy’ wears dark clothing
(Costume, props, iconography) Consists of weapons, axes, knives, chainsaws
etc
Set in secluded areas, away from any help
(graveyards, detached houses etc)
The ‘bad guy’ is normally in disguise, blending
with the rest of the character
Characters The protagonist struggles to survive
The naïve character dies first
Doesn’t often tell us much about the characters
The ‘bad guy’ is often mental
Narrative Sets up a premise or a situation, then leaves
the viewers wanting more

5. TECHNICAL RULES/CODES
FILM & TEASER
Camera techniques, angles, shots High and low angles to denote power/lack or
power
Extreme close up of facial features to show
emotions (fear, anger etc.)
Panning of rooms
Slow camera movements to increase suspense
Some quick camera movements
Editing Fast cuts to increase tension
Sound Non-diegetic sounds: heavy breathing,
screaming, scratching, weaponry noises
Diegitic sounds: foreboding music, low, creepy
Lighting Dark lighting used to build tension
Dark shadows, hiding parts of the ‘bad guy’
making him secretive

6. PLOT ELEMENTS
An activity gone wrong:
Shrooms (2007) Misery (1990) Texas Chainsaw Massacre
(2003)
Haunted house/child:
A haunting in Insidious (2010)
The Omen (2006) The Grudge (2004)
Conneticut (2009)

7. HORROR
…through the ages
BACK IN THE DAY
• The most basic criteria for classifying a film to a
particular genre, is its subject matter.
•*
Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1968)
Nightmare on elm street (1974) White Zombie (1932)
Night of the Living Dead (1984) Dracula (1931)
Nosferatu (1922) Frankenstein (1931)

8. HORROR
…through the ages
MODERN TIMES
• However, inspiration from these films can still be
clearly seen today…
The Descent (2005)
Jeepers Creeper (2001) Resident Evil (2002)

9. HORROR
…through the ages
IMPACT HORROR MONSTERS HAVE HAD ON
OTHER GENRES:
Twilight (2008) Shrek (2001) Monsters Inc (2001)

10. MOODBOARD
http://debbiea2media.blogspot.com/2011/10/moodboard.html

11. LOCATIONS & PROPS

17. • SURGERY-LIKE TOOLS:
-SCISSORS
- KNIFE
- HAMMER
- CLIPPERS
- SCALPEL
- PLASTIC SHEETS
(ETC.)
• SURGERY MASK
• TABLE
• CHAIR
• ROPE
• HOSE
• RED MARKER PEN
• MIRROR
• TROLLEY

18. VOX POP PREVIEW…