Supernatural Horror: Film Pitch
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A supernatural horror film is pitched that focuses on a supernatural being seeking revenge on a family by wreaking havoc in their home every night at 3:17. The opening scene shows a woman asleep in bed as strange occurrences happen around the house just before 3:17, when a shadowy figure appears over her bed. The pitch asks if the summary seems like something the reader would want to see, if they would change anything, and if there are any other questions.
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This document discusses the possession horror movie subgenre. It outlines key conventions like films being set in isolated locations like houses to trap victims. Priests or mediums typically try to help rid spirits from possessed people. Common character types include the possessed person and priests. The document proposes an opening title sequence for a new possession film that won't show character faces, only their hands around an Ouija board, creating narrative mystery. Scenes will flash back and forth in time between the board and characters' later possessed states. Inspirational films cited are The Exorcist, Ouija, and The Devil Inside. The Ouija board is identified as the unique selling point for the proposed film.
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This document discusses the possession horror subgenre and plans for a student film project exploring its conventions. It will focus on three characters communicating through an Ouija board, with flashbacks revealing how they become possessed. Key conventions that will be included are isolated settings like homes, the involvement of priests or mediums, and signs of possession like strange physical abilities. The project aims to both enforce conventions like using a family home and challenge them by subverting expectations of who becomes possessed. Inspirations include The Exorcist for its entrapment scenes, Ouija for its use of the board, and The Devil Inside for possessing the intended exorcists.
Group assignment 1
The document discusses conventions and inspirations for horror film trailers. For the film "The Pact," conventions discussed include involving a child to make the main character vulnerable and having the female character alone in the house to heighten tension. Fade to white transitions and a worn background are also mentioned. Inspiration comes from using transitions to imply danger and backgrounds that emphasize genre. For "Insidious Chapter 2," conventions include using children to elicit sympathy and slowly building horror music when a character is alone. Inspiration comes from matching music to footage pace. Inspiration and conventions are also discussed for other film trailers.
Mind games
The plot of the film "Mind Games" follows a teenager named Claire who is being stalked and abused by her stepfather John. Six months earlier, Claire's mother married John, but John had been verbally and physically abusive towards Claire. One day, Claire's mother goes missing after John locks her in the neighbor's basement. When Claire calls the police on John, he attacks her. It is revealed at the end that John had killed Claire's real father years ago. The film was influenced by movies like Saw, Seven, Memento, and The Dark Knight. It has a budget of $30 million and is produced by New Line Cinema, targeting audiences ages 15+ who enjoy thriller films.
Iconography
The document discusses interviews conducted with 8 people about the paranormal genre. 4 people correctly identified the genre as paranormal, while the others guessed psychological, monster, or another incorrect genre. When asked what comes to mind about paranormal, common responses included ghosts, witches, demons, and mystical creatures. The document then covers themes, settings, sounds, editing, and character types commonly seen in paranormal horror films.
Iconography
The document discusses interviews conducted with 8 people about the paranormal genre. 4 people correctly identified the genre as paranormal, while the others guessed psychological, monster, or another incorrect genre. When asked what comes to mind about paranormal, common responses included ghosts, witches, demons, and mystical creatures. The document then covers themes, settings, sounds, editing, and character types commonly seen in paranormal horror films.
Assignment #11 part 2
The document discusses creating an opening sequence for a horror film about a teenage girl who is haunted by a ghost in her new home, examining improvements made to characters, locations, and narrative structure from a previous draft. Film distribution options of Lions Gate Entertainment and Film4 are also considered due to their experience with independent and thriller films.
Assignment #11 part 2
The document discusses creating an opening sequence for a horror film about a teenage girl who is haunted by a ghost in her new home, examining improvements made to build intrigue, the target audience, and narrative and film theories that could apply to the sequence. Plans for film distribution with companies like Lions Gate and Film4 are also mentioned.
Pitch
The document outlines a pitch for an opening title sequence (OTS) for a home invasion slasher film. It describes the plot, which involves a family leaving their son home alone for the weekend while the son encounters an intruder in the house. It notes the setting will be in the victim's home. It identifies the target audience as 15-35 year old males and discusses elements like blood and gore that will attract this audience. Inspiration is drawn from the film Scream for its gore and violence. The OTS will be linear in style to draw the audience in and create suspense about what happens next.
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Equipment
The document describes the equipment that will be used to film a teaser trailer, including a Canon HV40 camera capable of capturing high quality footage to avoid having to refilm, an SLR camera tripod to allow for professional panning shots and remove shakiness, and a 500W lamp to provide adequate lighting and eliminate shots being too dark, though it requires care due to getting hot.
Film pitch
The document outlines a film pitch for a supernatural horror movie called "Occupied". The film will follow a family that moves into a new home unknowingly occupied by an evil ghost. Their son befriends the entity, which they believe is an imaginary friend. However, it turns out to be more sinister and begins causing strange events in the house. This leads to a climactic confrontation between the son, his parents, and the supernatural being that ends in death, destruction, and abduction. The film aims to target a young adult audience between 16-25 years old with its trailer and themes.
Film pitch
The document outlines a film pitch for a supernatural horror movie called "Occupied". The film will tell the story of a family that moves into a new home unknowingly occupied by an evil ghost. Their son befriends the entity, which they believe is an imaginary friend but turns out to be more sinister. As strange events occur, the family worries for their son's safety. The film aims to target a young adult audience between 16-25 years old with its teaser trailer and 15 rating certificate.
Mood board
This document provides a mood board template for developing a supernatural horror genre project, outlining key elements to consider such as location, characters, visual style, camerawork, and titles.
Initial Ideas
The document discusses the student's plans to create a teaser trailer for their final project. They analyze teaser trailers and the supernatural horror genre. Based on their previous experience making and analyzing trailers, the student feels they understand the codes and conventions needed to create an effective teaser trailer. Research of the teaser for the film Annabelle is discussed to further understand how sound, lighting, camerawork, editing, and mise-en-scene are conventionally used to build suspense and intrigue audiences without revealing too much of the plot.
Typography 3 analysis
This document discusses Typography 3 for a supernatural horror film. It notes advantages as the red color connotes danger and blood, fitting the genre, and the font resembles smeared blood, hinting at the narrative. However, a disadvantage is that the typography looks neater than other options and a messier font would better represent blood and suit a supernatural horror.
Typography 2 analysis
This document discusses the advantages and disadvantages of using Typography 2 for a supernatural horror film. It has pointed ends on letters like daggers hinting at the genre, but it also slightly resembles carrots which is not the look wanted. Additionally, the dark red color would not show up well against a black background and does not strongly connote blood and danger like a brighter red would.
Typography 1 analysis
The typography uses red text that is scratched in to convey danger and blood, fitting with supernatural horror conventions. While the scratched effect is intentional, there is a risk it could be misinterpreted as simply drawn on, contrary to the desired effect.
Film Opening Research: Conclusion
The document analyzes various techniques used in film openings to establish setting, mood, and introduce characters and themes. It discusses how establishing shots, character introductions, credits, music, lighting, camera angles, editing, filters, and diegetic sounds are typically employed at the beginning of films to set the scene and give viewers important context and information about the genre and tone of the movie.
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Supernatural Horror: Film Pitch
- 2. Brief Outline Genre: • Supernatural Horror Why? • We both watch Supernatural Horrors frequently and therefore we know the codes and conventions to follow. General Storyline: • A supernatural being wreaks havoc in a family home, but it only appears at a specific time during the night; 3:17. It’s aim, to seek revenge on the unfortunate current homeowners.
- 3. Brief Outline Cont. Opening: • A woman is asleep in bed at 3:16am. Various supernatural occurrences are happening around the house. We see the door open on it’s own and the duvet covers being pulled off of the bed. The clock hits 3:17am. A silhouette of the supernatural being is cast over the bed. Titles appear and then fade to black.
- 5. Questions Would you go and see this film? Is there anything you would do differently? Any other questions?