In here you will find research we have done on the horror genre such as iconic horror films throughout history , theorist ideas and our own summer work. This would help us develop our knowledge on the horror genre . We also made reviews and completed treatment about movies .
ICONIC HORROR FILMS
In this section are many iconic horror films throughout time we briefly studied with information about the film such as release dates ,sub genre and director. We also included interesting notes and facts to support this .We also studied common conventions used in certain sub genres as well as codes and clues
HORROR SEMIOTICS
We studied semiotics of horror which is how meaning is constructed through codes and signs . there were three elements we studied which were the basic symbolic codes , technical codes and also Saussure theory . From this task you can see what certain signs are used in horror movies and what they infer.
HORROR SUB-GENRES
This section is where we studied varies conventions and representations to have in a film that would categorise it in a certain sub genre . We had discussed certain features that would most likely be in a certain genre eg. slasher would include vulnerable young adults and gore and violence .
HORROR THEORIES
This section is three main Horror theories placed by Graeme Burton ,Tzvetan Todorov and Laura Mulvey . They all discuss different elements and illustrations involved in horror movies eg how females are represented in horror movies and protagonist and antagonist.
CONTENT TRAILER ANALYSIS
In this task we were asked to watch 4 trailers and analyse them. we had to note down camera , editing and sound techniques as well as shot of the aggressor and victims .This allowed us to understand what to include in our trailer as it gave us insight on certain aspects that make a trailer successful
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HORROR FILM TREATMENT
This task was for each team member to create a horror film idea from scratch , therefore they had to include a synopsis the sub genre it will fit into a obvious title and deeper subtext and meaning for it to relate to this task would then follow by us choosing our final media piece to actually do . we also had to include Todorov theory to get a better understanding . This work also influenced our summer work we produced with given us themes and ideas.
STORYBOARD
For this task we was given a blank story board template to fill in by drawing our film treatment ideas and making it more visually , by doing this we developed imagery and included things such as movement ,editing ,shots of characters and editing . By developing this it helps us focus on certain aspects of the trailer.
FILM CRITS
In this section we were asked to look at 3 films and give our own review . we had to give our own opinions on what we liked about the film and what we disliked . We also had to discuss the equilibrium ,disequilibrium and resolution that the film included as well as stock characters and themes . This task enabled us to further our understanding on what made a good horror movie.
SUMMER WORK
During the summer holiday we was given tast to create either a horror movie poster, magazine or trailer as well as any additonal work we wanted to inlcude. This was done to analyse our skills and undersanding of horror conventions . We also mentioned how we found the task.
TONI
I decided to create a poster and mood board to highlight my initial ideas and thoughts which have inspired the outcome of poster. I am very pleased with how it came out and enjoyed creating it as following the conventions of a horror genre was something I was quite familiar with. I felt like the poster looked quite realistic after using a dark texture and image of a young girl which is an ideal convention of a horror movie helped with this. My mood board was an additional task done to show various characters and themes that we are familiar in the horror genre.
ANA
I decided to think outside the box and go against the options provided for the summer task, therefore creating a cover for a book but also creating a poster. the poster was very simplistic in which I manipulated for the cover of my book. I enjoyed doing this as I combined a theme of horror and beauty together, hence why it's called sleeping beauty but is also stemmed from the genre of horror.
SHANNON
During our summer task I decided to create a horror movie trailer because I wanted to give myself a challenge. The reason for this is because through the AS year we completed a magazine cover and I wanted to try out something new by editing my own trailer. As I was editing I felt like it was the hardest thing to do, however it seemed easier than I first imagined. Overall I am actually very proud of myself and how the final outcome was.
HANNAH
During the summer I decided to create a horror trailer, simply because I wanted to select the most tedious task and take on the challenge, as oppose to creating the opposing two. My trailer is about a family holiday being a complete destruction and subverting the stereotypical family vacation. it's about getting "in too deep" regarding trouble hence the title. I enjoyed doing this as it was on an actual holiday in Canada, creating a sense of realism.