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The document provides a brief history of the thriller genre and discusses some classic and modern thriller films. It notes that early thriller films from the 1930s and 1960s like M, Murders in the Zoo, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and Psycho established conventions like dark sequences and claustrophobic shots to build tension. Alfred Hitchcock is cited as the master of suspense who directed thrillers in the 1920s and 1950s like The Lodger, Blackmail, and Vertigo that paved the way for modern thrillers. More recently, films like The Dark Knight trilogy, The Sixth Sense, Inception, Argo, and Zero Dark Thirty have been successful thrillers praised for their susp
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1) German expressionist films of the 1920s like The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari and Nosferatu helped establish the horror genre with their dark and stylistic visuals that portrayed twisted versions of reality.
2) Early horror films were influenced by Gothic literature of the 18th-19th centuries and dealt with themes of monsters, madness, and the supernatural. Universal Studios popularized the genre in the 1930s with films like Dracula and Frankenstein.
3) Through the mid-20th century, horror evolved to address new societal fears through genres like sci-fi, psychological thrillers like Psycho, and slasher films of the 1970s-80s that featured graphic violence and serial
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This document provides a history of the mystery-thriller genre from the 1920s to present day. It notes that thrillers use tension, suspense and excitement, employing devices like red herrings and plot twists. Mystery-thrillers involve a violent situation and loss that prompts the protagonist to take action. Examples of influential mystery-thrillers from different decades are given, showing how the genre has evolved over time with advances in technology and an increasing focus on graphic violence and sadism in more recent films. Within our limited budget, the film will rely on acting and editing rather than special effects.
The History of Horror
The history of horror began with 18th century Gothic literature influencing early monster films of the late 19th century. German Expressionism of the 1920s popularized the use of distorted sets and shadows. Universal films of the 1930s, like Dracula, brought horror to sound cinema. Psychological horror films of the 1940s-1960s with low budgets became highly profitable. Subgenres that followed included occult, creature, slasher, and torture porn films of the 2000s that utilized graphic violence and found footage styles. Current zombie films reflect fears of pandemics but the subgenre may be declining with parodies like Shaun of the Dead.
The Horror Genre
The document discusses the horror genre, including its definition, history, conventions, and target audience. It traces the evolution of the genre from early films in the late 19th century based on literary classics, through periods like the "Golden Age" in the 1920s-30s, the "Atomic Years" following World War 2, and more modern eras including the "Slasher Years" of the 1970s-80s. Common conventions are described, such as spooky settings and characters like monsters, demons, and zombies. Top actors and highest-grossing films are briefly mentioned. In general, the target audience is described as younger males seeking thrills.
History of horror
The document summarizes the history and evolution of horror films from the late 1800s to the 2000s. It discusses the roots in Gothic literature and early films like The Haunted Castle. Key eras and films discussed include German Expressionism films of the 1920s like The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, Universal monster films of the 1930s featuring Dracula and Frankenstein, psychological horror films of the 1960s like Psycho, slasher films of the 1980s like Friday the 13th, and torture porn films of the 2000s like Saw. Throughout, the document traces how the genre responded to and was influenced by broader social and technological changes.
History of horror
The horror genre began in the late 19th century with silent films like Le Manoir du Diable that featured monsters and special effects. In the early 20th century, horror films adapted novels like Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Frankenstein. Nosferatu in 1922 was an unauthorized adaptation of Dracula that helped define the vampire genre. Dracula in 1931 established Bela Lugosi's portrayal of the character and used lighting techniques to emphasize fear. The genre continued to evolve through the decades with films in different subgenres like psychological horror and slashers. Modern horror often takes the form of franchises and sequels with large budgets and special effects.
History of horror
The document provides a history of the horror genre from its origins in Gothic literature in the late 1700s to modern developments. It traces the evolution of horror films from the silent era to landmark titles that established tropes like mad scientists and monsters in the 1930s-1950s. Subgenres like psychological horror and slasher films emerged in later decades as filmmakers explored social fears and pushed boundaries of on-screen violence. Companies like Hammer Films and trends like "torture porn" advanced the genre through new technologies and taboos.
Genre analysis
Thriller films aim to stimulate the audience's emotions through suspense, excitement, and anxiety. They keep audiences on the edge of their seats through plots that build to a climax. Common conventions include character types like psychopaths and law enforcement, as well as themes of crime, conspiracy, and psychological manipulation. Successful thrillers also use plot twists and surprise endings. Psychological thrillers emphasize the unstable psychology of characters through the use of mirrors, shadows, flashbacks, and tension-building music and editing. They commonly feature convicts, criminals, and people in twisted relationships set in modern, urban locations.
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This document compares and analyzes the Spanish horror film REC and its American remake Quarantine. It discusses how films are often remade when the original is financially successful. Specifically, it looks at the production details, box office earnings, and similarities/differences between REC and Quarantine. It also briefly summarizes two other remakes, The War of the Worlds from 1953 and 2005, and The Thing from 1982. The document argues that horizontal integration between the films' releases and vertical integration within the film industry helped contribute to the commercial success of both REC and Quarantine.
Directors of thrillers
Christopher Nolan began making films as a child and gained experience shooting films at his university. His first feature film Following (1998) was made for $6,000 and gained recognition at festivals. Nolan's career turned when he was chosen to direct Batman Begins (2005), which revived the franchise with a gritty modern interpretation. Nolan went on to direct blockbusters like The Dark Knight (2008), Inception (2010), and The Dark Knight Rises (2012).
Directors of thrillers
Christopher Nolan began making films as a young man using his father's camera. His first feature film Following (1998) was made on a small budget but gained recognition at festivals. This led to financing for Memento (2000) which brought him awards nominations. Nolan went on to direct major blockbuster films rebooting the Batman franchise and films like Inception (2010) which were both critical and financial successes.
Directors of thrillers
Christopher Nolan began making films as a young man and gained recognition for his low-budget thriller Following. His breakout film was Memento, which brought him award nominations. Nolan went on to direct major blockbusters like the Dark Knight trilogy, Inception, and Man of Steel. He is known for his gritty, realistic interpretations of superhero films.
History of horror
The document provides a history of horror films from the 1900s to the 2000s. It discusses how early German films in the 1900s helped establish the genre. Universal Studios had success in the 1930s with films like Dracula and Frankenstein. Horror films shifted tones in the 1950s towards alien invasion themes. Iconic films like Psycho and Rosemary's Baby influenced the genre in the 1960s-1970s. The 1980s saw the rise of teen-focused slashers. The 1990s brought self-referential films like Scream. Recent horror draws from Japanese films and franchises like Saw while avoiding monsters reminiscent of 9/11.
The history of horror
The first horror films date back to the late 19th century with short films like "The House of the Devil" in 1896. In the 1930s, the genre began to take off with early adaptations of classic novels like "Dracula" in 1931. Psychological horror films became popular in the 1940s-50s alongside the rise of thriller directors like Alfred Hitchcock. The 1960s saw influential films like "Psycho" and "Night of the Living Dead" that established slasher and zombie subgenres. Horror pushed further boundaries in the 1970s with films such as "The Exorcist" and became dominated by slashers in the 1980s with movies like "Friday the 13th". The 1990s
History of horror
The document traces the history of horror from its origins in art and Gothic literature to its emergence as a film genre. Key developments included Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, which was influenced by Henry Fuseli's painting "The Nightmare" and later adapted into the 1931 Universal film starring Boris Karloff. Universal Studios went on to produce several iconic monster films in the 1930s that established the horror genre. Subgenres like psychological horror, occult films, slasher films, found footage, and zombie apocalypse films gained popularity in later decades.
Genre Research: Action Adventure Thriller
This document provides information about action adventure thriller films from the 1930s to present day. It summarizes various iconic films from each decade that helped establish the genre such as Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation, Rear Window, The French Connection, Die Hard, and Taken. Key directors like Alfred Hitchcock, Terence Young, and Richard Donner who contributed significantly to the genre through films like North by Northwest, the early James Bond films, and Salt and Pepper are also mentioned.
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- 2. Early Works M (1931) Murders in the zoo (1933) Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1931) Psycho (1960) All of these clips show classic conventions of the thriller genre, some show dark sequences with claustrophobic shots that build tension for the viewer. A common thriller film is known to promote intense excitement, anxiety, fear and nerve- wracking tension. The great, British film director Alfred Hitchcock was known as the master of suspense/thriller, along with Psycho above he also directed greats that paved the way for the modern thriller such as; The Lodger (1926), Blackmail (1929) and Vertigo (1958).
- 3. The Modern Thriller ‘The Dark Knight’ (2008) has been the most successful thriller film of all time, in terms of top grossing US box office blockbusters. The second part of Nolan brothers’ trilogy made over $530m in the US box office; With the third installment just behind with $448m earned. M. Night Shyamalan’s ‘The Sixth Sense’ released in 1999 received great praise as a great thriller that really did ‘thrill’ with it’s surprising twist. The film features a duller colour palette that is iconic to the thriller genre. ‘Inception’, written and directed by the highly talented visionary Christopher Nolan was a major success in the US box office making just over $62.5m in it’s opening weekend. Wally Pfister, the cinematographer of the Dark Knight trilogy was awarded an Academy Award for his ‘Achievement in Cinematography’ on ‘Inception’. ‘ARGO’, A new thriller feature film directed by Ben Affleck, was released on the 7th November 2012 and received high praise as a great nail biting suspense film that intensifies it’s audience with a near impossible mission to retrieve several hostages who take refuge in the Canadian Ambassador's home in Iran which is in revolt as the country reaches revolution. ‘Zero Dark Thirty’ is based on the events of Osama Bin Laden's death from the US SEAL team that was deployed to take him down. ‘Hurt Locker’ director Kathryn Bigelow directs another decent thriller based in the middle-east. ‘Zero Dark Thirty’ is set to release on the 25th January 2013 in the UK.