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Supernatural horror genre Supernatural-Horror – When we use devices or themes which goes against the natural world. This when things happen that no one can explain as to why they happen. This involves individuals having different abilities such as having super powers that other cannot have. It can also be gruesome when the killer starts to kill their victims and ghosts can be included in this sub-genre. There are themes such as demonic powers, witchcraft and afterlife that are included to make the genre much more supernatural other than having it all horror with gruesome killing. They include symbols that are easily noticed that can be placed under the different theme categories. These are symbols that are usually included in this sub- genre as it links to demonic things to occur during the movie. -Devil’s trap -Angel ward

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Supernatural horror genre

Supernatural-Horror – When we use devices or themes which goes against the natural world. This when things happen that no one can explain as to why they happen. This involves individuals having different abilities such as having super powers that other cannot have.

It can also be gruesome when the killer starts to kill their victims and ghosts can be included in this sub-genre.

There are themes such as demonic powers, witchcraft and afterlife that are included to make the genre much more supernatural other than having it all horror with gruesome killing. They include symbols that are easily noticed that can be placed under the different theme categories.

These are symbols that are usually included in this sub-genre as it links to demonic things to occur during the movie.-Devil’s trap-Angel ward

History of Supernatural horror:This genre has been rooted to the folklore and religious traditions that has something to do with death, afterlife and evil that is embodied in the devil.These were all shown in stories of witches, vampires, ghosts and werewolves.

The very first film that was associated with this genre was mainly linked to the horror genre and it was “Manoir du diable” in 1896.

From the eighteenth century many films has been produced which has a mixed genre of both supernatural and horror.Films such as “Tamara” 2005 was a horror mixed with supernatural. Later films such as “Paranormal activity” which was produce in 2009 with a strong supernatural theme to it. However, films such as “The Conjuring” and “Annabelle” has been produced in 2013/2014

“Le manoir du diable” 1896

This is a French film that was directed by George Méliès which runs for 2 minuets. The translation of the film title is ‘The House of the Devils’.

Released at Theatre Robert Houdin in Paris from this film the horror genre has been created.

Plot:

Large bat that flies into a medieval castle and the bat’s wings start to change into Mephistopheles.

Demons produce skeletons, ghosts and witches from the cauldron. Summoned underworld cavaliers holds a crucifix up which makes Satan vanish in blast of smoke.

“Tamara” 2005It is an American horror film that was directed by Jeremy Haft, this movie’s running time is 98 minuets.Released by City Lights Pictures a Manhattan based production company.Plot:An unattractive/intelligent girl is picked on by other students in her school and was set up by them to be filmed at a motel thinking she’s going to be meeting up with a teacher she has a crush on.They have a fight and she dies from hitting her head on a table corner, she comes back a seductive girl taking revenge through witchcraft.

Box office - $206,871