filming is finished

Finally we have finished our filming and have started to upload it. Soon we will continue editing including adding in voices overs etc.

Filming

The last filming dates will be 15th Febuary at 1:05-2:10pm with Tara and Sorcha and at 5-6:30pm with Beth and Radz.
Here is the guideline to the weather;

Task 9: True Blood Title Sequence

Task 7: Sub-genres in horror

Extreme:
It's, well, extreme. It goes straight to the blood-and-guts and aims for the gross-out without hesitation. In guidelines you might find terms like "splat," "splatter," or "splatterpunk" and "gore," "grue," and "gross." (Most GLs tell you to AVOID these things.) Splatterpunk, by the way, was just a label made up to describe the "young Turks" bringing a more visceral, gritty edge to horror 10-15 years ago.

Noir:
Usually set in an urban underworld of crime and moral ambiguity. Dark, cynical, paranoid themes of corruption, alienation, lust, obsession, violence, revenge and the difficulty of finding redemption in a far from perfect world. An oppressive atmosphere of menace, pessimism, anxiety, suspicion, and dingy realism. You'll also find the term in combinations like neo-noir, future noir or noir sf, tech-noir.

Psychological Horror:
Based on the disturbed human psyche. Obviously psychos on rampages fall into this category, but it is just as often more subtle. Since the reader's perception is sometimes altered by exposure to an insane viewpoint, psychological horror can also deal with ambiguous reality and seem to be supernatural.

Supernatural:
The rules of the normal world don't apply; ghosts, demons, vampires, werewolves, the occult etc. Within this sub genre is an ever-growing list of sub-sub-genres -- most of which deal with vampires.

Surreal:
Not really sub-generic, it can be used just to mean unreal; strange or bizarre. Or it can be used to tie a style to the surrealist movement in art and literature that attempted to express the subconscious and move beyond accepted conventions of reality by representing the irrational imagery of dreams and bizarre juxtapositions.

Suspense (or Dark Suspense) and Thriller:
No supernatural elements, but a constant sense of threat coming from an outside menace. Add a strong investigative angle and becomes mystery more than horror. Add action and adventure to suspense and you come up with "thriller" -- except you can have "supernatural thrillers."


www.fictionfactor.com/articles/hsubgenres.html

Task 6 AUDIENCE EXPECTATIONS

What do you expect?
Holly- jumpy scenes and scary music
Beth – to get an adrenalin rush
Lizzie- jumpiness
Shereen- scary thrills
Helen- to be hiding behind the sofa

Do you find them scary?
Holly- yeah my heart races
Beth – I prefer to find them tense
Lizzie- yeah
Shereen- yes I find them jumpy
Helen- yes but still love watching them

What sort of characters would you expect in a horror?
Holly- Innocent victim and a murderer
Beth – Normal characters with something that goes wrong, e.g.: Murderer targets them.
Lizzie- creepy men
Shereen- fast zoomed shots of characters
Helen- young female victim and creepy male villains

What age group is a horror normally targeted at?
Holly- teenagers
Beth – teenagers and young adults.
Lizzie- young adults and teenagers.
Shereen- 15+
Helen- teenagers 13+

What sort of story line do you expect?
Holly- everything is fine until something happens and everyone’s scared.
Beth – I love twists, especially when you really don’t expect them.
Lizzie- Realistic and then something going wrong and not very realistic
Shereen- mysterious but sympathy for the main character
Helen- lots of unexpected twists and mystery

What atmosphere?
Holly- tension
Beth – Tense, nervous, exciting etc.
Lizzie- tense
Shereen- dark, gloomy and intense
Helen- very tense, scary and uncanny

TASK 3: Conventions of the horror genre

Codes and Conventions of Horror

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TASK 4: A collage of the horror genre

I have created a collage of thrillers and horror films, some that I have seen and others I plan to watch. 

 

TASK 5: NINE FRAME ANALYSIS

Dawn of the Dead

Ginger Snaps

                           Se7en

True Blood

Zombieland

Task 8

Four Sounds (and/or pieces music) from the Genre of Horror;

 Stabbing sounds- gory sounds make the audience feel disgusted and uncomfortable.

Breathing sounds- make the audience build up tension and sense something is about to happen.

Eerie singing- these make the audience feel uncomfortable.

Loud Bangs- these make the audience jump and feel on edge.

These are all typical sounds of a horror movie to build up tension of the audience.

Task 11

Universal –Suitable for all

It is impossible to predict what might upset any particular child. But a ‘U’ film should be suitable for audiences aged four years and over. ‘U’ films should be set within a positive moral framework and should offer reassuring counterbalances to any violence, threat or horror.

If a work is particularly suitable for a pre-school child to view alone, this will be indicated in the Consumer Advice.

Discrimination - No discriminatory language or behaviour unless clearly disapproved of.

Drugs - No references to illegal drugs or drug misuse unless they are infrequent and innocuous, or there is a clear educational purpose or anti-drug message suitable for young children.

Horror - Scary sequences should be mild, brief and unlikely to cause undue anxiety to young children. The outcome should be reassuring.

Imitable behaviour - No potentially dangerous behaviour which young children are likely to copy. No emphasis on realistic or easily accessible weapons.

Language - Infrequent use only of very mild bad language.

Nudity - Occasional natural nudity, with no sexual context.

Sex - Mild sexual behaviour (for example, kissing) and references only (for example, to ‘making love’).

Theme - While problematic themes may be present, their treatment must be sensitive and appropriate for young children.

Violence - Mild violence only. Occasional mild threat or menace only.

Parental Guidance - General viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children

Unaccompanied children of any age may watch. A ‘PG’ film should not disturb a child aged around eight or older. However, parents are advised to consider whether the content may upset younger or more sensitive children.

Discrimination - Discriminatory language or behaviour is unlikely to be acceptable unless clearly disapproved of or in an educational or historical context.  Discrimination by a character with which children can readily identify is unlikely to be acceptable.

Drugs - References to illegal drugs or drug misuse must be innocuous or carry a suitable anti-drug message.

Horror - Frightening sequences should not be prolonged or intense. Fantasy settings may be a mitigating factor.

Imitable behaviour - No detail of potentially dangerous behaviour which young children are likely to copy. No glamorisation of realistic or easily accessible weapons.

Language - Mild bad language only.

Nudity - Natural nudity, with no sexual context.

Sex - Sexual activity may be implied, but should be discreet and infrequent. Mild sex references and innuendo only.

Theme - Where more serious issues are featured (for example, domestic violence) nothing in their treatment should condone unacceptable behaviour.

Violence - Moderate violence, without detail, may be allowed, if justified by its context (for example, history, comedy or fantasy).

Suitable for 12 years and over

Exactly the same criteria are used to classify works at ‘12A’ and ‘12’. These categories are awarded where the material is suitable, in general, only for those aged 12 and over. Works classified at these categories may upset children under 12 or contain material which many parents will find unsuitable for them.
The ‘12A’ category exists only for cinema films. No one younger than 12 may see a ‘12A’ film in a cinema unless accompanied by an adult, and films classified ‘12A’ are not recommended for a child below 12. An adult may take a younger child if, in their judgement, the film is suitable for that particular child. In such circumstances, responsibility for allowing a child under 12 to view lies with the accompanying adult.
The ‘12’ category exists only for video works. No one younger than 12 may rent or buy a ‘12’ rated video work.

Discrimination - Discriminatory language or behaviour must not be endorsed by the work as a whole. Aggressive discriminatory language or behaviour is unlikely to be acceptable unless clearly condemned.

Drugs - Any misuse of drugs must be infrequent and should not be glamorised or give instructional detail.

Horror - Moderate physical and psychological threat may be permitted, provided disturbing sequences are not frequent or sustained.

Imitable behaviour - Dangerous behaviour (for example, hanging, suicide and self-harming) should not dwell on detail which could be copied, or appear pain or harm free.  Easily accessible weapons should not be glamorised.

Language - Moderate language is allowed. The use of strong language (for example, ‘fuck’) must be infrequent.

Nudity - Nudity is allowed, but in a sexual context must be brief and discreet.

Sex - Sexual activity may be briefly and discreetly portrayed. Sex references should not go beyond what is suitable for young teenagers. Frequent crude references are unlikely to be acceptable.

Theme - Mature themes are acceptable, but their treatment must be suitable for young teenagers.

Violence - Moderate violence is allowed but should not dwell on detail. There should be no emphasis on injuries or blood, but occasional gory moments may be permitted if justified by the context. Sexual violence may only be implied or briefly and discreetly indicated, and must have a strong contextual justification.

Suitable only for 15 years and over

No one younger than 15 may see a ‘15’ film in a cinema. No one younger than 15 may rent or buy a ‘15’ rated video work.

Discrimination - The work as a whole must not endorse discriminatory language or behaviour.

Drugs - Drug taking may be shown but the film as a whole must not promote or encourage drug misuse. The misuse of easily accessible and highly dangerous substances (for example, aerosols or solvents) is unlikely to be acceptable.

Horror - Strong threat and menace are permitted unless sadistic or sexualised.

Imitable behaviour - Dangerous behaviour (for example, hanging, suicide and self-harming) should not dwell on detail which could be copied. Easily accessible weapons should not be glamorised.

Language - There may be frequent use of strong language (for example, ‘fuck’). The strongest  terms (for example, ‘cunt’) may be acceptable if justified by the context. Aggressive or repeated use of the strongest language is unlikely to be acceptable.

Nudity - Nudity may be allowed in a sexual context but without strong detail. There are no constraints on nudity in a non-sexual or educational context.

Sex - Sexual activity may be portrayed without strong detail. There may be strong verbal references to sexual behaviour, but the strongest references are unlikely  to be acceptable unless justified by context. Works whose primary purpose is sexual arousal or stimulation are unlikely to be acceptable.

Theme - No theme is prohibited, provided the treatment is appropriate for 15 year olds.

Violence - Violence may be strong but should not dwell on the infliction of pain or injury. The strongest gory images are unlikely to be acceptable. Strong sadistic or sexualised violence is also unlikely to be acceptable. There may be detailed verbal references to sexual violence but any portrayal of sexual violence must be discreet and have a strong contextual justification.

Suitable only for adults

No-one younger than 18 may see an ‘18’ film in a cinema.

No-one younger than 18 may rent or buy an ‘18’ rated video.

In line with the consistent findings of the BBFC’s public consultations and The Human Rights Act 1998, at ‘18’ the BBFC’s guideline concerns will not normally override the principle that adults should be free to choose their own entertainment. Exceptions are most likely in the following areas:

• where the material is in breach of the criminal law, or has been created through the commission of a criminal offence
• where material or treatment appears to the BBFC to risk harm to individuals or, through their behaviour, to society – for example, any detailed portrayal of violent or dangerous acts, or of illegal drug use, which may cause harm to public health or morals. This may include portrayals of sexual or sexualised violence which might, for example, eroticise or endorse sexual assault
• where there are more explicit images of sexual activity which cannot be justified by context. Such images may be appropriate in ‘R18’ works, and in ‘sex works’ (see below) would normally be confined to that category.

In the case of video works (including video games), which may be more accessible to younger viewers, intervention may be more frequent than for cinema films.

Sex education at ‘18’ - Where sex material genuinely seeks to inform and educate in matters such as human sexuality, safer sex and health, explicit images of sexual activity may be permitted.

Sex works at ‘18’ - Sex works are works whose primary purpose is sexual arousal or stimulation. Sex works containing only material which may be simulated are generally passed ‘18’. Sex works containing clear images of real sex, strong fetish material, sexually explicit animated images, or other very strong sexual images will be confined to the ‘R18’ category. Material which is unacceptable in a sex work at ‘R18’ is also unacceptable in a sex work at ‘18’.

http://www.bbfc.co.uk/classification/guidelines

Task 2- Directors

Alfred Hitchcock was an English filmmaker and producer. He used lots of different techniques in the psychological thriller genres. Hitchcock moved to Hollywood and in 1956 he became an American citizen. He framed shots to manipulate the feelings of the audience and maximise anxiety, fear, or empathy, and used innovative film editing to demonstrate the point of view of the characters.      Many of Hitchcock's films have twisted endings and thrilling plots with genres of violence, murder, and crime. Hitchcock's films have similar themes from psychoanalysis and feature strong sexual undertones.

Dario Argento was born September 7, 1940 he is an Italian film director, producer and screenwriter. He is best known for his work in the horror film genre, particularly in the subgenre known as giallo, and for his influence on modern horror and slasher movies. Argento did not attend college, electing rather to take a job as a columnist at the newspaper Paese Sera. Argento also began to work as a screenwriter. His most notable work was for Sergio Leone; he and Bernardo Bertolucci collaborated on the story for the spaghetti western classic Once Upon a Time in the West which was released in 1969, Argento began work on his directorial debut, The Bird with the Crystal Plumage, which was released in 1970 and was a major hit in Italy.
Sean Sexton Cunningham was born on December 31, 1942 in New York City. He is an American film director, producer and writer. Sean was best known for creating the Friday the 13^th series of horror films, which introduced the fictional Jason Voorhees. As well as this he produced many films of the horror genre, such as Wes Craven’s debut feature and House film series. In the 1970’s he directed; Together (1971), Case of the Full Moon Murders (1973), Manny’s Orphans (1978), Here come the Tigers (1978). In the 1980’s; Friday the 13^th (1980), A Stranger Is Watching (1982), Spring Break (1978), The New Kids (1985) and Deepstar (1989). In 2000’s he has directed XCU: Extreme Close Up (2001)
Other well-known directors of this horror genre are; Brian De Palma, John Carpenter, Dario Argento, Clive Barker, Tod Browning, Jorg Buttgereit, David Cronenberg, Sean S. Cunningham, Guillermo del Toro, Ruggero Deodato.

John Carpenter, one of the best horror directors is not just that, but also a screenwriter, producer, composer and actor in 1962-1969. Carpenter made a few short horror films like "Revenge of the Colossal Beasts" (his first work), "Terror from Space", "Gorgon, the Space Monster", "Gorgo Versus Godzilla", "Warrior and the Demon" and "Sorceror from Outer Space". In 1978, he wrote screenplay and directed Halloween, his masterpiece. Jamie Lee Curtis (Laurie Strode) and Donald Pleasence (Dr. Sam Loomis) were great in this, for most horror fans, the most respectable horror film ever. Tony Moran played Michael Myers when he had 23 and Will Sandin Michael Myers like a child. After Halloween, John Carpenter directed "The Fog" in 1980. "The Thing" in 1982. "Christine" (horror about the car-killer in 1983), "Prince of Darkness" (one horror about religion in 1987.), "They Live" (famous 1988. horror), "In the Mouth of Madness" (1995), "Village of the Damned" (sci-fi horror in 1995), "Vampires" (very good horror, vampires theme from 1998.) and "Ghosts of Mars" (another science fiction horror made in 2001).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/  http://horror.myfilmo.com/horror_directors.html

TASK 1: The history of the horror genre

The horror genre was first introduced in 1896, with the silent short film Le Manoir du Diable directed by Georges Mèliès, which was the first horror movie and the first vampire flick. The movie only lasted two minutes, but audiences loved it, and Mèliès took pleasure in giving them even more devils and skeletons.

In the early 1900's German filmmakers created the first horror-themed feature films, and director Paul Wegener enjoyed great success with his version of the old Jewish folk tale Der Golem in 1913. This fable about an enormous clay figure, which is brought to life by an antiquarian and then fights against its forced servitude, was a clear precursor to the many monster movies that flourished in Hollywood during the Thirties.

It was in the early 1930's that Universal Studios, created the modern horror film genre, bringing to the screen a series of successful gothic-steeped features including Dracula, Frankenstein (both 1931) and The Mummy (1932), all of which spawned numerous sequels. Horror movies became a lot more lurid -- and gorier -- in the late Fifties as the technical side of cinematography became easier and cheaper.

Horror movies turned to self-mocking irony and downright parody in the 1990's -- the teenagers in Scream often made reference to the history of horror movies. In 1975, Jaws, directed by a young Steven Spielberg, became the highest grossing film ever.

http://www.classicmovies.org/articles/horrorhistory.htm