By Joseph Knight

HORROR PRESENTATION CONTINUED…

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SYNOPSIS RE-CAPIn 2007. Tim Laiton killed a number of random women and aimed to go one better than his ‘idol’ Jack the Ripper and manage to kill 6 women, however he only killed 5 before being killed by police. His last words were ‘I’ll get her’.

In the present day, Jack is the first person to move into the house that Tim Laiton lived in, although Jack has no idea that he’s living in the serial killer’s house. One night Jack is possessed by the spirit of Tim Laiton, who wants someone to kill a final victim for him, and Jack is his person. Tim will only leave Jack’s body if he kills a final victim, however when Jack falls in love with his ‘victim’, he’s left with a dilemma… Kill her and be free… Or let her live and have the spirit of a monster for the rest of his life.

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BBFC RESEARCH

The BBFC: The British Board of Film Classification is an independent, non-

governmental body which has classified cinema films since it was set up in 1912

and videos/ DVDs since the Video Recordings Act was passed in 1984.

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BBFC RESEARCH

Key classifications of a 15 rated film:

• 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.

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

• Strong threat and menace are permitted unless sadistic or sexualised.

• 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.

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

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• Key classifications of an 18 rated film:

• 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.

• Films under this category do not have limitation on the bad language that is used. Hard drugs are generally allowed, and strong violence/sex references along with

strong sexual activity is also allowed. Scenes of strong real sex may be permitted if justified by the context.

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BBFC RESEARCH

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BBFC RESEARCHTHE CLASSIFICATION I HAVE

CHOSEN IS…

I chose this classification because…

• My trailer and my film will show very little violence. It will reference violence however. The only violence that will be included is of flashbacks of the serial killer

chasing

• There will be no sexual content in my trailer or movie.

• There will be very little (possibly no) violent language e.g. swearing in the movie.

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SOUNDTRACK RESEARCHThe Soundtrack most associated with horror are;

•Instrumental’s

•Orchestral Music

•Fast-Paced Music

•Child’s Lullaby

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SOUNDTRACK RESEARCHInstrumental:

In the House, In a Heartbeat - John Murphy

From… 28 Days Later, Directed by Danny Boyle, 20029JOSEPH KNIGHT

SOUNDTRACK RESEARCHOrchestral:

Bernard Herrmann - Psycho: The Murder

Psycho, Directed by Alfred Hitchcock, 1960

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SOUNDTRACK RESEARCHFast-Paced:

Friday The 13th Main Theme

Friday the 13th, Directed by Sean S. Cunningham, 198011JOSEPH KNIGHT

SOUNDTRACK RESEARCHChild’s Lullaby-Style:

1-2 Freddie’s Coming For You - A Nightmare on Elm Street

A Nightmare On Elm Street, Directed by Wes Craven, 1984 12JOSEPH KNIGHT

SOUNDTRACK RESEARCH• I will include a mix of all of these soundtracks.

• I want to create a scary-as-possible atmosphere that can scare the reader.

• I will try to use them subtly and when most appropriate; such as when the ‘final victim’ is being followed by Jack, and she knows someone is following her.

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