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“Genre is any category of literature or other forms of art or entertainment, based on some set of stylistic criteria. Genres are formed by conventions that change over time as new genres are invented the use of old ones are discontinued. Often, works fit into multiple
genres by way of borrowing and recombining these conventions.” -Wikipedia
Horror is a film genre seeking to trigger a negative emotional reaction from the audience by playing on the audience's primal fears.
Horror films often deal with the viewer's nightmares, hidden fears and terror of the unknown. Plots within the horror genre often involve the intrusion of an evil force, event, supernatural being or person. Horror films often cross
over with the thriller genre.
The first horror movie, only about two minutes long, was made by the French filmmaker Georges Melies, titled Le Manoir Du Diable (1896) (aka The
Devil's Castle/The Haunted Castle.
Horror: What is it and what is its purpose?
A subgenre is a category within another genre, e.g. horror is a genre and gothic horror is a subgenre. Here are 4 example:
1. Slasher Horror2. Psychological Horror3. Science fiction Horror4. Comedy Horror
Subgenres of Horror
Slasher HorrorThis subgenre deals with a lot of violence which usually revolves
around a psychopathic serial killer stalking and killing a numerous amount of victims.
A Nightmare On Elm Street (1984) Halloween (1978)Friday The13th (1980)
Psychological Horror
Relies on a characters fears, guilt and belief, emotional instability and, at times, the supernatural to build the
tension and further the plot. The horror comes from the reality of this particular sub genre.
The Ring (2002) The Shining (1980
Science Fiction Horror
Science fiction horror films are a subgenre of science fiction and horror films, often revolving
around subjects that include but are not limited to alien invasions, mad scientists, and/or
experiments gone wrong.
Alien (1979) The Thing (2011)
Comedy Horror
Comedy-Horror combines comedy with traditional horror movie themes and characters. Comedy-Horror films aim to scare the audience, but also provide
comical outlets that let the audience laugh at their fear. A lot of Comedy Horrors are parodies.
Shaun of The Dead (2004)
Tucker and Dale vs. Evil (2010) Scary Movie (2000)
Horror Trailers
Eerie music
Jumping/quick shots
Writing instead of voice over
Quickening Pace
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oop0gkA2H-YPoltergeist Teaser
A trailer is a short promotional film composed of clips showing highlights of a movie due for release in the near future. The term "trailer"
comes from their having originally been shown at the end of a feature film screening. This quickly stopped as viewers often left soon
after the film finished and before the trailers.
Teaser Trailer
Some different types of trailers are…
Internet Trailer
Theatrical Trailer
TV Spot
Theatrical TrailerUsually Last between 1 and 2:30 minutes.
Typically exhibited theatrically 2-3 months before the film’s release.
They show the key moments of the film but do not give away any crucial plot lines or
details
Teaser TrailerLast 30-90 seconds
Typically released 6 months to a year ahead of release, intended to promote awareness.
Includes taglines
Often flash key images or clips from key scenes, followed by a title card with a date.
TV Spot
Ranging between 15 and 60 seconds.
Designed for TV exhibition immediately before and during the period of the film’s
release.
Internet Trailer
Produced exclusively for the Internet or movie homepage.
Length varies