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Page 1: genre conventions

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

Page 2: genre conventions

Use of diagetic such as screams, heavy breathing, water running and non diagetic such as eerie music to create the whole horror atmosphere