Movie Research Blog: Totally Killer


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 that I have decided to use in my final task include a variety of different things. Unusual settings, humorous moments, banter between the characters in moments of suspense, and unexpected outcomes make this movie very appealing. 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 unusual 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 typical horror flick. With the use of comedy, this film appealed to a larger audience than just horror fans.  

 

What conventions of the genre did the movie have that did not appeal to you and you are thinking of not filming for your final task? -  

Some of my biggest dislikes of this movie were the overuse of comedy, the interactions between characters that bordered on ridiculousness, and the ineffective scary characters. The use of comedy in this movie was brilliant at times, and at other times was annoying and foolish. This foolishness rubbed off on the characters making their interactions appear senseless and stupid. The killer(s) were too cutesy to be believable or scary. 

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