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Genre: Horror/thriller Film TeaserGeneric conventionsMise en Scene :(Costume, props, iconography)
Characters
Narrative
Set in isolated/detached areas that are abandoned- no help can be found surrounded with dead trees
The good struggle for survival from the evil their life become hell
Knives, axes, sharp objects are used as weapons both good and evil use to tackle for survival. Usually everyday objects such as kitchen knife
The evil is in disguise doesn’t give away who he/she is
Mostly the time of day is at night
Setting is in abandoned estate, isolated park and a dark grave yard
Weapons used is kitchen knife and other sharp objects
Chase scene
Conventions of an evil character interfering into the other characters everyday life
The evil character is caught up with the devil- religion
Technical Rules/Codes:
Camera techniques, angles, shots.EditingSoundLighting
Extreme close up used to show their emotions in this case fear
Close up to show clearly the charactersHigh and low angle to intimidate other character
Tracking the character builds up suspense
Running with camera to give the effect the evil is chasing the good
Fast cuts makes it more jumpy
Fast cuts to create tension
More use of non diagetic sound near the end to build up the moment
Dark lighting used outside builds tension and also on evil character to hide parts of the character allowing them to be mysterious which creates suspense
Use of diagetic such as screams, heavy breathing, water running and non diagetic such as eerie music to create the whole horror atmosphere