USE RESEARCH METHODS TO INVESTIGATE AN EXISTING PRODUCT (FILM GENRE)

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 Horror

what are the codes and conventions of horror?

  • Jump scares
  • low key lighting 
  • Flashbacks
  • quick flashing shots
  • large family houses
  • dark color's
  • pathetic fallacy  
  • Young children
https://prezi.com/si3xf20tftnt/10-typical-codes-and-conventions-of-horror-films/


Types of horror stories
  • comedy horror
  • dark fantasy 
  • gothic
  • lovecraftian 
  • paranormal 
  • post-apocalyptic 
  • psychological
  • psychos, slathers, serial killers 
https://www.cornettfiction.com/types-of-horror-fiction-10-subgenres/

common settings for horror movies are

  • Cabins
  • Dorms
  • Amusement parks 
  • Forrest's
  • cemeteries
  • Abandoned/old buildings
https://blog.123rf.com/6-settings-horror-movies/

music
Whether it's ominous orchestras or eerie electronica, the best scary movies make use of music's power to frighten. Whispering voices, shrieking violins and unrelenting synth beats. These are all elements of an eerie movie score, which is key for horror films to pack a punch and immerse the audience in fear.

props

he main props included in horror films would be weapons such as knifes, axes and chainsaws which would create a slow, painful death. The more violent the weapons are, the better the reaction to the film would be because horror films are supposed to be quite gruesome. In the opening scene for The Woman in Black there are no weapons included but there are props that suggest a taste of horror and bad events that will happen. For example, there are rocking chairs and children's toys which could imply that, because it is a horror film, they have a slight mystery and spine-chilling feeling to them. 

http://bethpatchhorror.weebly.com/horror-films-mise-

  1. Character Types in Horror Films

  3.  HERO • Very much a male, masculine, alpha male figure. Although they have tended to be female in post-modern films. • Brave character who tends not to show emotion to lead the group and stay strong when others may be distraught.
  4. Non-Believer • Portrayed as very cocky and overconfident. • Convinces other characters that they’re overreacting and often end up killed first OR faces the reality of the plot and acts like an infant when he is frightened.
  5.  Female Victim • Portrayed as very weak and vulnerable and requires protection. • Are young and attractive and often blonde. • Follows the blonde stereotypes of being stupid, attractive and annoying. • Her behavior puts the audience on edge and triggers fake scares on unnecessary occasions.
  6. the group and are so preoccupied with each other don’t notice the killer • One of them will die leaving the other distraught. (Usually as they are about to have sex). Hysterical Character • Fragile female figure (Can be a fragile male) • As they break down into hysterics after witnessing the death of a friend. • Frustrates the audience as they don’t refuse to leave when in danger. • This character will either die as a result of staying put OR the other characters will be hunted down with her saved until last.
  7.  Evil Character • Comes in different forms; Serial killer, demonic possession, ghost, monster (E.g. vampire, werewolf, zombie). • If they are human they would wear masks disguising their identity and emotions. • I/man as they take a lot to be wounded or even killed. If they are stabbed they manage to get back up with minimal harm. 
https://www.slideshare.net/rammyboville/character-types-in-horror-films

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