This document provides an analysis of two classic horror films - Invasion of the Body Snatchers and The Thing. It examines their similarities and differences. Both films focus on the theme of alien invasion and control of the human body and mind. However, Invasion of the Body Snatchers blends reality and fantasy more subtly while The Thing presents a more overtly fantastic and paranoid scenario from the beginning. The films also reflect the societal fears and trends of the times they were produced in - the 1950s Cold War era and the 1980s period of increased surveillance and global tensions. Overall, the document conducts a comparative analysis of these two films and why they are considered classics of the genre.
This document provides an analysis of two classic horror films: "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" from 1956 and "The Thing" from 1982. Both films deal with the invasion or takeover of humans by alien entities that can control their hosts. Although created decades apart, the films share similarities in their central themes. The document will examine what qualities these films possess that have led to them being considered classics of the horror genre.
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The document provides an analysis of two classic horror films - "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" from 1956 and "The Thing" from 1982. It examines their similarities and differences. Both films deal with the theme of alien invasion and the takeover of human bodies and minds. However, "The Thing" relies more heavily on graphic special effects and overtly fantastic elements, while "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" leaves more ambiguity about what is real versus imagined. The document also discusses how the films may have been commenting on issues of government and societal control during the Cold War eras in which they were produced.
The document provides a comparison of two classic horror films - "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" from 1956 and "The Thing" from 1982. Both films deal with the theme of alien invasion and the attempt to control human minds and personalities. While created decades apart, the films explore similar ideas about threats to individual free will and societal control that were prevalent at the times they were released. A key difference is that "The Thing" establishes its unreal premise from the beginning, while "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" keeps the audience questioning what is real for longer, in the style of preceding film noir.
The document discusses splitting an essay into three parts and assigning tasks to team members. Bev Li assigned sections to researchers, content creators, and those responsible for presentation. Natasha Martin researched references and made changes to the first section. Sam Allsopp created the final essay by combining sections and addressing grammar, structure, and flow. Jennifer Knight edited the third section and uploaded the final project online.
The document outlines tasks assigned to team members to edit an essay. Y. Li assigned the essay to be split into thirds. Natasha Martin researched references and bibliography in the Harvard style and edited the first part. Sam Allsopp created the final essay by combining the thirds and handled grammar, structure, and flow. Jennifer Knight edited the third section and uploaded the final presentation to Slideshare.net following specific instructions.
The document discusses splitting an essay into three parts and assigning tasks to team members to edit each part. Natasha Martin researched references and bibliography, Sam Allsopp combined the three parts into the final essay, and Jennifer Knight made final edits and uploaded the essay to Slideshare.net.
This document provides an analysis of two classic horror films: "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" from 1956 and "The Thing" from 1982. Both films deal with the invasion or takeover of humans by alien entities that can control their hosts. Although created decades apart, the films share similarities in their central themes. The document will examine what qualities these films possess that have led to them being considered classics of the horror genre.
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Group: The Essay Busters
Roles: Yuqiang Wang(Gordon): Project manager
Samuel Payne: Researcher
Sam Wynn: Content Creator
Adam Watts: Presentation& Design
The document provides an analysis of two classic horror films - "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" from 1956 and "The Thing" from 1982. It examines their similarities and differences. Both films deal with the theme of alien invasion and the takeover of human bodies and minds. However, "The Thing" relies more heavily on graphic special effects and overtly fantastic elements, while "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" leaves more ambiguity about what is real versus imagined. The document also discusses how the films may have been commenting on issues of government and societal control during the Cold War eras in which they were produced.
The document provides a comparison of two classic horror films - "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" from 1956 and "The Thing" from 1982. Both films deal with the theme of alien invasion and the attempt to control human minds and personalities. While created decades apart, the films explore similar ideas about threats to individual free will and societal control that were prevalent at the times they were released. A key difference is that "The Thing" establishes its unreal premise from the beginning, while "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" keeps the audience questioning what is real for longer, in the style of preceding film noir.
The document discusses splitting an essay into three parts and assigning tasks to team members. Bev Li assigned sections to researchers, content creators, and those responsible for presentation. Natasha Martin researched references and made changes to the first section. Sam Allsopp created the final essay by combining sections and addressing grammar, structure, and flow. Jennifer Knight edited the third section and uploaded the final project online.
The document outlines tasks assigned to team members to edit an essay. Y. Li assigned the essay to be split into thirds. Natasha Martin researched references and bibliography in the Harvard style and edited the first part. Sam Allsopp created the final essay by combining the thirds and handled grammar, structure, and flow. Jennifer Knight edited the third section and uploaded the final presentation to Slideshare.net following specific instructions.
The document discusses splitting an essay into three parts and assigning tasks to team members to edit each part. Natasha Martin researched references and bibliography, Sam Allsopp combined the three parts into the final essay, and Jennifer Knight made final edits and uploaded the essay to Slideshare.net.
This document provides an analysis of two classic horror films: Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956) and The Thing (1982). It notes that while the films were created decades apart, they share similarities in their themes of alien invasion and control of human bodies and personalities. The document will examine both the similarities and differences between the two films to determine what factors make a horror film a classic.
Analysis of a promotional package harry potterEmily Scott
The document analyzes promotional materials for the film Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, including a poster and magazine cover. The poster features the protagonist Harry looking directly at the viewer with a reflection of Dumbledore in his glasses, suggesting he will play an important role. Both the poster and magazine cover feature Harry and have a dark background to represent the mood of the film. Synergy is created across the materials by featuring the main character and using consistent dark tones.
The poster features Gary Oldman with numbers and letters over his face, giving the illusion of a code. The tagline "the enemy is within" hints at the film's theme. No other characters or plot details are provided. The billing block lists the director, producers and production companies. The poster draws intrigue through its coded visuals and tagline, without revealing much about the film's content.
This film poster analyzes a poster for a dark fantasy film. The poster prominently features an evil-looking witch holding a knife with black birds emerging from her cape, emphasizing her as the villain. It uses dark colors and imagery to portray a scary atmosphere and draw in an older audience interested in horror and thriller aspects. While ambiguous about the genre, the poster effectively draws attention through its use of layered characters and levels that make the audience examine each character closely.
This document provides information and research for creating promotional materials for a new horror film. It discusses different film genres and common horror film elements. It also analyzes typical horror film posters, including common design conventions like using a dark background and red color scheme. Sample horror film posters are shown and analyzed. Guidelines are provided for creating an original horror film poster as part of an assignment, including incorporating common visual elements like emerging figures and writing credits.
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This document provides information and research for creating promotional materials for a new horror film. It discusses different film genres and common horror film elements. It also analyzes typical horror film posters, including common design conventions like using a dark background and red color scheme. Sample horror film posters are shown and analyzed. Guidelines are provided for creating an original horror film poster as part of the coursework, including incorporating common visual elements and text.
The document summarizes how the opening sequence of a student film project uses and develops conventions of real thriller films while also challenging some conventions. It discusses how the film's company ident, title, forest location, victim's red costume, minimal editing, and daylight lighting both follow and adapt typical conventions for the genre. The analysis draws comparisons to successful thriller films to support its creative choices.
1. The document discusses the development of a group project creating an opening sequence for a horror/thriller film.
2. It describes various ideas considered for themes, concepts, and plot elements for the opening sequence.
3. Feedback from a teacher indicated the overall idea for the full film was good, though the ending could be improved.
1. The document discusses developing ideas for the opening sequence of a film about possession and revenge.
2. Previous ideas included strange events happening to the main character, who then learns about the home's history and has encounters with the ghost.
3. The group discussed how to improve the ending of the opening sequence to maintain tension and pace.
The document contains summaries from several students about their assignments and group projects. Joanne discusses her assignment on the theme of thriller and identity. Her opening sequence idea involved an unknown character, someone who knows their identity, and a dead body. Gledis' theme was supernatural discovery, and her concept involved a student being haunted in a school. Abigail's theme was obsession and serial killers, with her opening sequence showing a killer stalking and murdering someone. Vera discussed improving her PEE structure. The document also contained discussions of conventions in horror and thriller films, and inspirational movies.
The document provides details about an opening film sequence created by several students. It includes sections written by Joanne, Gledis, Abigail, and Vera describing their individual assignments and ideas for the collaborative opening sequence. The sequence combines elements of horror, thriller, and supernatural genres. It will depict the main character discovering strange events in her home, leading her to research the history of the property and have close encounters with a haunting ghost. The opening scene specifically shows the character researching online then hearing unexplained noises and finding a disturbing photo, building suspense until she discovers blood in the bathroom sink.
This document discusses the development of ideas for an opening film sequence about possession and ghosts. Several drafts and ideas are presented, with feedback provided on what worked well and could be improved. Research was conducted on signs of possession and common ghost manifestations to inform the sequence. The general plot of the potential full film is also outlined.
The document discusses group work on a presentation for class, with students providing self-evaluations on their individual contributions and grades received. It also outlines the process of reworking an opening sequence based on feedback to make it more exciting and appealing to the target audience. Key conventions of the thriller genre are identified and examples are provided of how they could be used, developed, or challenged in the opening sequence.
This document discusses the development of a group project creating an opening sequence for a film. It outlines the themes, concepts, and genres the group considered, including revenge/possession and justice/death. It also shares inspirations from films like The Ring and Paranormal Activity. Feedback from their first draft led the group to change the ending of the sequence to make it more exciting.
The document discusses revisions to a group's opening sequence for a thriller film. It describes feedback received which noted the original sequence was too long and lacked pace, transitions and special effects. The group decided to cut and change some elements of the script based on these comments. Ideas for the new opening sequence are then presented, including the main character researching the history of hauntings at her home while strange events occur.
This document provides a critical evaluation of a film poster and radio trailer created for a student media studies project. The poster depicts the main character surrounded by darkness and blood splatters to imply danger without revealing major plot points. Comparisons are made to the successful film poster for "Sorority Row" which also uses dark tones and implies death or danger for the characters. Both the poster and radio trailer were designed to promote the film and spark audience interest without giving away the full storyline in order to preserve suspense and an effective ending.
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The poster uses various techniques to attract and scare viewers. It centers a young boy with light eyes that draw the viewer in, suggesting he is important but also in danger. Text promotes the film's directors' success in horror and a 5-star review emphasizes sheer terror. A dark background with the boy in red isolates the house and foreshadows something terrifying. Together, these visual and textual elements aim to intrigue viewers and make them want to watch the film to understand the entrapping insidious forces hinted at.
The movie storms theaters in 2017. It continues the story of parapsychologist Elise Rainier, portrayed by Lin Shaye, as she faces her own demons from her traumatic childhood. However, the movie is criticized for flaws in its timing, pacing, and narrative due to disastrous writing and the franchise being handed to inexperienced directors. Entrusting a major franchise to a newcomer like Adam Robitel, an Emmy-nominated producer and editor but inexperienced filmmaker, results in a movie that lacks intensity and fails to refresh the franchise.
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1. The document compares elements of classic and modern horror films, including storytelling, characters, dialogue, music, and cinematography. It argues that classic films had stronger characters and cinematography while modern films have better dialogue and use of music.
2. The document highlights James Wan as an exemplary modern director who subverts expectations through films like "Insidious." Other notable directors mentioned are Rob Zombie and John Carpenter.
3. In conclusion, the document gives more points to classic horror overall, arguing they have a memorable charm, but acknowledges both eras have strengths in different elements of filmmaking.
The document analyzes title sequences from three horror films to identify conventions:
The Exorcist uses a thin red font that connotes danger and blood, setting the ominous tone. Key roles like the director are listed first to emphasize importance. Few titles get straight to the film.
Insidious also uses a red font around a haunted house to interest viewers. It lists the most important roles like the director first. More detailed credits challenge conventions by further engaging audiences.
Final Destination 4's titles appear as characters died previously, keeping viewers entertained. The director's name comes last to associate them with the franchise. Unusual fonts and an x-ray effect make the titles scary while holding interest.
The document analyzes horror movie posters for The Blair Witch Project, Paranormal Activity, and The Strangers to identify effective design elements that could be applied to a poster for a film about The Slender Man. Some key elements discussed include using the woods as a backdrop, incorporating darkness and mystery through colors like black, focusing on the antagonist, and using low-budget marketing techniques like online campaigns. The document considers how these elements could help generate fear and hype while promoting the film with a limited budget.
This document provides an analysis of two classic horror films: Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956) and The Thing (1982). It notes that while the films were created decades apart, they share similarities in their themes of alien invasion and control of human bodies and personalities. The document will examine both the similarities and differences between the two films to determine what factors make a horror film a classic.
Analysis of a promotional package harry potterEmily Scott
The document analyzes promotional materials for the film Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, including a poster and magazine cover. The poster features the protagonist Harry looking directly at the viewer with a reflection of Dumbledore in his glasses, suggesting he will play an important role. Both the poster and magazine cover feature Harry and have a dark background to represent the mood of the film. Synergy is created across the materials by featuring the main character and using consistent dark tones.
The poster features Gary Oldman with numbers and letters over his face, giving the illusion of a code. The tagline "the enemy is within" hints at the film's theme. No other characters or plot details are provided. The billing block lists the director, producers and production companies. The poster draws intrigue through its coded visuals and tagline, without revealing much about the film's content.
This film poster analyzes a poster for a dark fantasy film. The poster prominently features an evil-looking witch holding a knife with black birds emerging from her cape, emphasizing her as the villain. It uses dark colors and imagery to portray a scary atmosphere and draw in an older audience interested in horror and thriller aspects. While ambiguous about the genre, the poster effectively draws attention through its use of layered characters and levels that make the audience examine each character closely.
This document provides information and research for creating promotional materials for a new horror film. It discusses different film genres and common horror film elements. It also analyzes typical horror film posters, including common design conventions like using a dark background and red color scheme. Sample horror film posters are shown and analyzed. Guidelines are provided for creating an original horror film poster as part of an assignment, including incorporating common visual elements like emerging figures and writing credits.
My Poster and Magazine planning, research and production.dayasingha2
This document provides information and research for creating promotional materials for a new horror film. It discusses different film genres and common horror film elements. It also analyzes typical horror film posters, including common design conventions like using a dark background and red color scheme. Sample horror film posters are shown and analyzed. Guidelines are provided for creating an original horror film poster as part of the coursework, including incorporating common visual elements and text.
The document summarizes how the opening sequence of a student film project uses and develops conventions of real thriller films while also challenging some conventions. It discusses how the film's company ident, title, forest location, victim's red costume, minimal editing, and daylight lighting both follow and adapt typical conventions for the genre. The analysis draws comparisons to successful thriller films to support its creative choices.
1. The document discusses the development of a group project creating an opening sequence for a horror/thriller film.
2. It describes various ideas considered for themes, concepts, and plot elements for the opening sequence.
3. Feedback from a teacher indicated the overall idea for the full film was good, though the ending could be improved.
1. The document discusses developing ideas for the opening sequence of a film about possession and revenge.
2. Previous ideas included strange events happening to the main character, who then learns about the home's history and has encounters with the ghost.
3. The group discussed how to improve the ending of the opening sequence to maintain tension and pace.
The document contains summaries from several students about their assignments and group projects. Joanne discusses her assignment on the theme of thriller and identity. Her opening sequence idea involved an unknown character, someone who knows their identity, and a dead body. Gledis' theme was supernatural discovery, and her concept involved a student being haunted in a school. Abigail's theme was obsession and serial killers, with her opening sequence showing a killer stalking and murdering someone. Vera discussed improving her PEE structure. The document also contained discussions of conventions in horror and thriller films, and inspirational movies.
The document provides details about an opening film sequence created by several students. It includes sections written by Joanne, Gledis, Abigail, and Vera describing their individual assignments and ideas for the collaborative opening sequence. The sequence combines elements of horror, thriller, and supernatural genres. It will depict the main character discovering strange events in her home, leading her to research the history of the property and have close encounters with a haunting ghost. The opening scene specifically shows the character researching online then hearing unexplained noises and finding a disturbing photo, building suspense until she discovers blood in the bathroom sink.
This document discusses the development of ideas for an opening film sequence about possession and ghosts. Several drafts and ideas are presented, with feedback provided on what worked well and could be improved. Research was conducted on signs of possession and common ghost manifestations to inform the sequence. The general plot of the potential full film is also outlined.
The document discusses group work on a presentation for class, with students providing self-evaluations on their individual contributions and grades received. It also outlines the process of reworking an opening sequence based on feedback to make it more exciting and appealing to the target audience. Key conventions of the thriller genre are identified and examples are provided of how they could be used, developed, or challenged in the opening sequence.
This document discusses the development of a group project creating an opening sequence for a film. It outlines the themes, concepts, and genres the group considered, including revenge/possession and justice/death. It also shares inspirations from films like The Ring and Paranormal Activity. Feedback from their first draft led the group to change the ending of the sequence to make it more exciting.
The document discusses revisions to a group's opening sequence for a thriller film. It describes feedback received which noted the original sequence was too long and lacked pace, transitions and special effects. The group decided to cut and change some elements of the script based on these comments. Ideas for the new opening sequence are then presented, including the main character researching the history of hauntings at her home while strange events occur.
This document provides a critical evaluation of a film poster and radio trailer created for a student media studies project. The poster depicts the main character surrounded by darkness and blood splatters to imply danger without revealing major plot points. Comparisons are made to the successful film poster for "Sorority Row" which also uses dark tones and implies death or danger for the characters. Both the poster and radio trailer were designed to promote the film and spark audience interest without giving away the full storyline in order to preserve suspense and an effective ending.
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The poster uses various techniques to attract and scare viewers. It centers a young boy with light eyes that draw the viewer in, suggesting he is important but also in danger. Text promotes the film's directors' success in horror and a 5-star review emphasizes sheer terror. A dark background with the boy in red isolates the house and foreshadows something terrifying. Together, these visual and textual elements aim to intrigue viewers and make them want to watch the film to understand the entrapping insidious forces hinted at.
The movie storms theaters in 2017. It continues the story of parapsychologist Elise Rainier, portrayed by Lin Shaye, as she faces her own demons from her traumatic childhood. However, the movie is criticized for flaws in its timing, pacing, and narrative due to disastrous writing and the franchise being handed to inexperienced directors. Entrusting a major franchise to a newcomer like Adam Robitel, an Emmy-nominated producer and editor but inexperienced filmmaker, results in a movie that lacks intensity and fails to refresh the franchise.
Modern vs classic horror script version 3georgewetton1
1. The document compares elements of classic and modern horror films, including storytelling, characters, dialogue, music, and cinematography. It argues that classic films had stronger characters and cinematography while modern films have better dialogue and use of music.
2. The document highlights James Wan as an exemplary modern director who subverts expectations through films like "Insidious." Other notable directors mentioned are Rob Zombie and John Carpenter.
3. In conclusion, the document gives more points to classic horror overall, arguing they have a memorable charm, but acknowledges both eras have strengths in different elements of filmmaking.
The document analyzes title sequences from three horror films to identify conventions:
The Exorcist uses a thin red font that connotes danger and blood, setting the ominous tone. Key roles like the director are listed first to emphasize importance. Few titles get straight to the film.
Insidious also uses a red font around a haunted house to interest viewers. It lists the most important roles like the director first. More detailed credits challenge conventions by further engaging audiences.
Final Destination 4's titles appear as characters died previously, keeping viewers entertained. The director's name comes last to associate them with the franchise. Unusual fonts and an x-ray effect make the titles scary while holding interest.
The document analyzes horror movie posters for The Blair Witch Project, Paranormal Activity, and The Strangers to identify effective design elements that could be applied to a poster for a film about The Slender Man. Some key elements discussed include using the woods as a backdrop, incorporating darkness and mystery through colors like black, focusing on the antagonist, and using low-budget marketing techniques like online campaigns. The document considers how these elements could help generate fear and hype while promoting the film with a limited budget.
The document discusses how the filmmakers' short film "Alterum" uses and develops conventions of real horror and short films. It follows conventions like having a simplistic narrative focused on establishing normality then disrupting it. It includes elements common to the horror genre like having a female protagonist and being set in an isolated location. The filmmakers aimed to reference contemporary paranormal horror films while using techniques like camera work, sound, and editing that develop the genre for modern audiences and technology.
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But bats are not just useful; they are also fascinating creatures. Their ability to fly in complete darkness, using echolocation to navigate and hunt, is a remarkable feat of evolution. They are also social animals, living in colonies and communicating with each other through a complex system of calls and body language.
Despite their importance, bats face numerous threats, from habitat destruction to climate change. Many species are endangered, and conservation efforts are necessary to protect these magnificent creatures.
In conclusion, bats are more than just creatures of the night; they are a vital part of our ecosystem, playing a crucial role in maintaining the balance of nature. By learning more about these fascinating animals, we can appreciate their importance and work to protect them for generations to come. So, let us embrace the beauty and mystery of bats, and celebrate their unique place in our world.
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extent, the themes are similar. is close. Both films focus on the problem of the
human invasion by invasion of human or just alive bodies by some aliens that
tends to control the personality;, the hosts, actions, judgments, etc. In the case of
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consuming and taking on that form. If the host wakes up when the process is not
complete, the whole procedure is a failure” (LeGacey 1978:288). On the other
hand, the thing alien needs just a few minutes to do it consume because “it can
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changes of time. or epoch. It is obvious that the rhythm of life in the 1980s was
much faster than in the 1950s;, certainly it found its expression in the perception
of the idea of possible alien assault. or attempts to invade human minds.
By the way, I think that bBoth films express the trend that took place in the society
when the idea of total control of a human mind became more and more widely
spread. „The horror film has sustained an audience for over 30 years, and its
longevity has set scholars looking for cultural explanations. Many critics suggest
that the 1970‟s subgenre of family horror films, such as The Exorcist and
Poltergeist, reflects social concerns about the breakup of American families.
Others suggest that the genres questioning of normality and traditional categories
is in tune with both the post-Vietnam and the post-Cold War eras: viewers may be
uncertain of their fundamental beliefs about the world and their place in it.‟
(Bordwell and Thompson, 2010:340-342). It means that symbolically by aliens Comment [U10]: We found this qu
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the mind of a separate individual. It was quite actual if we take into account iIf we
take into consideration the time when both films were released;, 1952 it was the
year of the beginning of the cold war when the tension between the well-
developed democratic world and the communistic Soviet Union grew. and tThe
governments of many countries, including the most democratic, had started to
struggle for the control of public opinion and even each particular individual. At the
same time, 1982 it was a period when the cold war reached new levels of
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much resembled was very resembling to that of the early 1950s. Furthermore, the
degree of surveillance grew and specialists began to speak spoke about the total
control of certain organizations over people. In such a situation the people
transformed in pods in the horror films I‟ve just named Both films look like a
prophecy and warning against such dangerous practice.
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oOnly at the end it becomes clear that the whole city was really transformed in
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beginning. Everyone realizes that the characters act in a fictional an unreal
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significantly influenced by preoceeding films noir that tended to externalised the
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6. moral conflict of the detective story. Such films inhabit “shadow worlds and hover
without resolve between the supernatural and mundane rationalism. In the same
sense “Invasion of the Body Snatchers” and the other alien takeover films…
psychologically externalised the central conflict of the alien invader film – they
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while and inrushes fills the film with rationalism and realism but however, when
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the nightmare becomes the reality he widely uses film noir techniques such as 'fills' to help the sentence make more
sense.
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sweaty faces,and tilted angles. Though Although, he does not forget about
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McCarthy and Winter hide, with the pod people crossing calmly assuring them
there is nothing to fear, the wide-angled shots out of the office window down onto
the public square, which becomes inexplicably frightening the moment all visitors
are cleared and the bustle of everyday chaos suddenly turns into something
ordered and people start organizing the pods to be distributed about the country”
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technologies and more sophisticated technical equipment, impressive special
effects became an essential part of any good successful horror film. pretending to
be interesting and popular. Whereas, in the 1950s not only were the technical
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Biskin, Peter. “The Mind Managers: Invasion of the Body Snatchers and the
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Paranoid Style in American Movies.” In Seeing Is Believing: How Holliwood Formatted
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Paranoid Style in American Movies‟, in Seeing is Believing: How Hollywood Taught
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Biskind, Peter, „The Russians are coming, Aren‟t They? Them! The Thing, and the
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Age of Electronic (Re)production, (Westport CT, Greenwood Press, 1992)
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