Se7en Analysis
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This document analyzes the genre conventions used in the thriller film Se7en. It notes that the film evidences common thriller conventions like murder victims, police officer protagonists, and an unseen antagonist at the start. However, it also develops some conventions, such as incorporating religion as pivotal to the narrative focused on the seven deadly sins. Additionally, one protagonist is black rather than the typical white male leads, and the antagonist appears normal rather than psychotic. The film challenges conventions by having the antagonist turn himself in rather than being caught, and it ends tragically rather than with success or happiness.
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The document outlines a proposal for a crime thriller genre short film called "The Big Pitch" presented by Joe Rumford and Emily Roberts. It describes choosing the thriller genre due to budget and time constraints, with the subgenre of crime thriller. The target audience is outlined as young males aged 15-25. The narrative, locations, sound, credits, film name ideas, camera shots, editing, mise-en-scene are then described to involve dual narratives of a girl being followed and later abducted by a criminal in a village area.
Thriller reserach
The document discusses the thriller genre in film and literature. It defines thrillers as works that elicit feelings of suspense, excitement, and anxiety in viewers. Thrillers aim to keep audiences alert by placing protagonists in dangerous situations involving mysteries, missions, or escapes. Over time, the thriller genre has incorporated elements from horror films through increased violence and gore. Key directors like Alfred Hitchcock and conventions like isolated settings, mysteries, and hidden narrative details are commonly used to build tension and suspense in thriller works.
Genre research
The document provides information on common narrative themes, structures, character types, locations, mise-en-scene and camera work techniques seen in different film genres including horror, romance, thriller, and science fiction. For horror films, it discusses themes of good vs evil and the supernatural. It also describes common character archetypes like the final girl. For romance, it outlines a typical narrative of two people meeting and overcoming obstacles to be together. Thriller and sci-fi genres are also summarized in less than 3 sentences.
My chosen genre
Thriller films aim to stimulate viewers' emotions through suspense and tension. Common conventions include fast pacing, cliffhangers, and low-key lighting to build mystery. Protagonists are typically vulnerable characters like hostages, while antagonists are criminal or deranged. Settings are often dark locations like forests. Editing uses techniques like title cards over action and jump cuts to create confusion and suspense. Cinematography relies on close-ups and tracking shots to draw viewers in from the start.
Conventions Of A Thriller
The document discusses common conventions of thriller/horror films. It notes that the target audience is typically males aged 16-25 and some females, as reflected by age ratings of 15 and 21. Settings commonly include isolated forests, dark alleys, and derelict buildings to create an eerie atmosphere. Character archetypes include a victim protagonist, psychopathic villain, innocent victims, and police officers sometimes portrayed as corrupt. Narratives often lack closure for sequels and involve the protagonist's quest to defeat the villain through dramatic action scenes. Themes may include good vs. evil, nightmares, insanity, and the afterlife. Cinematography uses dark lighting, POV shots, and low angles to
Evaluation 1
The document discusses the conventions used in a psychological thriller film opening created by the student. The 2-minute opening introduces the depressed protagonist Charlie and mysterious antagonist Amelia. It establishes the plot of Charlie wanting to end his life by signing up for a suicide website before falling for Amelia. Cinematography, lighting, sound, costumes and characters are used conventionally to set the mood and introduce tension and mystery. While the protagonist challenges conventions by not being typically strong, the antagonist and atmosphere follow thriller conventions.
Subgenres presentation
This document defines and provides examples of various subgenres of thriller films, including mystery thrillers, crime thrillers, action thrillers, supernatural thrillers, conspiracy thrillers, psychological thrillers, and political thrillers. It explains that subgenres are categories within a main genre that include certain traits from other genres. Each subgenre section then provides a brief definition and examples of movies that fall within that subgenre.
Conventions of a thriller
Thrillers aim to stimulate moods of suspense, excitement, and anxiety in viewers. They commonly use plot twists, dark themes of danger, violence and pursuit. Key conventions include low lighting, tense music, shadows, fast editing and urban settings. Central characters are often unaware of impending danger and can be criminals, victims, or psychologically troubled individuals. Thrillers keep audiences on the "edge of their seats" through suspenseful editing techniques, unsettling sounds, and the threat of harm to main characters.
Movie analysis
Seven is a 1995 crime thriller directed by David Fincher and starring Morgan Freeman and Brad Pitt. It follows detectives Somerset and Mills as they investigate a series of murders based on the seven deadly sins. The experienced Somerset and headstrong Mills have differing investigative styles but develop their partnership over the course of the case. John Doe is the unknown killer who turns himself in and is revealed to have committed the murders out of envy for Mills. The film subverts crime movie conventions by giving the killer a symbolic motive beyond senseless violence.
Horror genre research
In horror movies, groups typically consist of 5 people - two couples and a friend. Locations are often remote areas without easy access to help. Common themes include masked killers, paranormal threats, and monsters. Generic conventions include isolated locations, dark cinematography, dumb blonde victims, cocky male characters dying first, and handheld camera work to build tension.
Spy Thriller Genre research
The document discusses the thriller genre and its typical conventions. It defines thrillers as films that contain suspense, anticipation and drama to keep audiences alert. It outlines several common thriller subgenres like crime, psychological, and supernatural thrillers. It also discusses typical thriller elements such as danger, violence, investigation and suspense. Key filmmakers in the genre like Alfred Hitchcock are mentioned as well as conventions for lighting, sound, characters and other aspects of thriller films.
Media Presentation - Splintered Kin
The document discusses plans for a 2-minute opening thriller sequence for a crime film targeted at ages 15+. It will depict the murder of a young girl near an underpass at night by an unseen killer. The sequence aims to draw in the audience with violence, mystery, and an unsettling atmosphere. Character archetypes and Todorov's theory of narrative equilibrium will be employed. The killer's motivation is an angry ex seeking revenge.
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- 2. Genre Conventions Evident • • • • • • • • • • • • Murder Victims/Targets The protagonists are two police officers The antagonist is white Low key lighting used throughout the film We don’t get to meet the antagonist or see him at the start of the movie, creating enigma. Female character = Victim Restricted narrative Stereotypical representation of protagonists (detectives) Linear and restricted narrative The non-diegetic score used is eerie and ominous and enhances the atmosphere and genre of the movie. Typography: Looks childlike and unstable, which could represent the antagonists mind state.
- 3. Genre Conventions Developed • One of the protagonists is a black male, played by Morgan Freeman. This is a development because commonly throughout the thriller genre protagonists are played by white men, rather than black men. • Religion is pivotal to the narrative as it revolves around the seven deadly sins. This is a development as it creates a distinction between Se7en and common thriller films which predominantly avoid involving religion, such as The Silence of The Lambs (1991). • Whilst Se7en has a common closed ending, it develops this convention as it ends on a sad note, rather than having a successful and happy ending. • Additionally, rather than the killer acting like a psycho and crazy, Se7en develops this convention as he appears to be a normal, average white male who comes across as quite civilized.
- 4. Genre Convention Challenged • Rather than the protagonists catching the antagonist and being successful, they do not. He hands himself in. • There’s no happy ending