day 2
we have been viewing some opening sequences for horror films which stereotypically show the codes and conventions of the common horror film.
The Ring opening
The hills have eyes trailer (Original)
In both of these videos the stereotypical codes and conventions are very similar but are shown in different ways. For example, in "The Ring" opening there is no music to make the audience feel tension and concern for the character. Also the camera angles are used in a particular way to make the audience think about what's going to happen next, where will the character go, what will they do. The lighting is used in a similar way to the camera angles to also cause tension between the character, the events and the audience. The opening links to Todorovs narrative structure when it starts of with the teenage girl stood in the kitchen making food, just like everyday, this is the equilibrium. She then goes into the living room and notices that the T.V isn't working. This starts the disruption, it all goes down hill from here, and it ends up with her getting killed, we see no re-equilibrium.
In "The Hills Have Eyes" trailer we see the location of the film and how a lot of the camera and lighting techniques are used throughout the film. We do not get a clear sense of understanding of Todorovs narrative theory but we can tell that it is a horror film from the stereotypical screams of girls, setting, mis-en-scene and remote location.
Signed Ryan
No comments:
Post a Comment