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Movie Research Blog: Totally Killer

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What conventions of the genre that you chose to base your final task on does this movie have? -   Some of the conventions included in the movie Totally Killer th at I have decided to use in my final task include a v ariety of different things. Unusual settings , humorous moments, banter between the characters in moments of suspense, and unexpected outcomes make this movie very ap pealing. The director's choice to add an unusual twist to a horror genre is effective and interesting.     What conventions of the genre did the movie have that you liked? -   Conventions of the movie that attracted me to it were the unus ual interactions between characters, the use of comity instead of fear when something scary was happening, and the use predictable settings used in a unique way. The director of this movie made decisions that helped his film be better than a typica l horror flick. With the use of comedy, this film appealed to a larger audience than just horror fans.     What conv

Movie Research Blog: Scream (2022)

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What conventions of the genre that you chose to base your final task on does this movie have? -   Some of the conventions included in the movie Scream (2022) that I have decided to use in my final task include a variety of different things. In the plot the director uses settings with minimal lighting to pro duce an eerie effect. The use of sound and lack of it (total silence) has the viewer s on the ed ge of their seats. Screaming, panting, spooky background music, phone ringing, etc produce many emotions of terror.     What conventions of the genre did the movie have that you liked? -   Conventions of the movie Scream (2022) that attracted me to it were the story line, the actors/characters, and the plot. The story line is one of suspense and unpredictability , giving it an exciting a ppeal. The actors and the characters they play are believable and have been consistently since the beginning of the Scream series of movies began. The pl ot, although somewhat predictable , often

Movie Research Blog: The Purge (2013)

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What conventions of the genre that you chose to base your final task on does this movie have? -     Some of the conventions included in the movie The Purge th at I have decided to use in my final task include a v ariety of different things. The unusual s toryline , unpredictability of events , the element of surprise , and unidentifiable “bad guy s or monster ” . The director's choice to add an unusual twist to a horror genre is effective and interesting.     What conventions of the genre did the movie have that you liked? -     Conventions of the movie that attracted me to it were the unus ual interactions between characters, the effective use of props , and the interesting plot of the film . The director of this movie made decisions that helped his film be better than a typica l horror flick. With the use of a completely new and diverse storyline, the producer creates a film that leaves view ers on the edge of their seats from beginning to end. I found his use of prop

Genre Decision Blog

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After examining the many types of techn iques used in various genres, I have decided to use the genre of horror to create my production. The techniques I have selected to use that I feel will enhance this creation will be ambient sound, wide shots and tracki ng shots. I hope with the use of these elements I will be able to create a n effective, scary, thought-provoking horror genre that will be both entertaining and unpredictable, as well as terrifying for the viewers. With the use of special effects, camera angles and shots and specific acting techniques, I hope the production will be all the things a carefully plotted horr or should be and more.

Genre Research Blog: Apocalypses

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  Common types of camera angles that are used include worms eye view, birds eye view, and a tilted angle. Common types of camera movements that are used include tracking, over the shoulder, and zooming in/out . Common types of camera shots that are used include POV shots, boom shots, and an extremely wide shot . Common types of costumes that are used include spiked chokers , leather jackets and pants, and anything with pockets . Common types of lighting that are used include bright lights, fogy, and lightning . Common types of acting that are used include stumbling and feeling out of place, the superhero , and the bumbling nerd . Common types of makeup that are used include fake cuts and burses, fake prosthetic limbs, and messy hair . Common types of props that are used include destroyed cars, on fire furniture, and broken trees or trampled flowers . Common types of sets that are used include collapsed houses, cities and ruins , and flooded streets . Common types of editing t