11th October 2011 - Research into Horror

Sub-genres:

1. Slasher - Candyman (1992), Child's play 1&2 (1988 & 1990) , April Fool's day (1986) & Halloween (2007)
2. Comedy - Ghostbusters (1984), Evil dead (1981) & Gremlins (1984)
3. Extraterrestrial - The Blob (1958), Mars Attacks! (1996) & Martian ambassador (1996)
4. Supernatural - The Creeper (1948), Freddy Krueger (1984) & Army of Darkness (1993)
5. Teen - Clear Rivers (2000), Teeth (2007) & I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997)
6. Doomsday Thrillers - 28 Days Later (2002), 2012 (2009) & 28 Weeks Later (2007)
7. Road trips - Wrong Turn 1&2 (2003 & 2007), Wolf Creek (2006) & Duel (1971)
8. Psychological Thrillers - Fatal Attraction (1987), The Game (1997) & Cape Fear (1991)
9. Zombies - Braindead (1992), White Zombie (1932) & Return of the Living Dead (1985)
10. Werewolves - The Wolf Man (1941), Dog Soldiers (2002) & Wolfen (1981)

"What if......"

1. 100 Tears - "What if a lonely circus act who has been accused of crimes he didn't do, takes revenge on those who condemned him"
2. The Bleeding - "What if there was only one who could save the world from pure evil"
3. Bless the child - "What if one girl has superpowers which the forces of evil have been waiting centuries for"
4. The Calling - "What if your son is the Antichrist", "What if you are the only sane person around"
5. Scream - "What if know one is safe and the killer begins to pick everyone one by one"

Taglines

1. Devil - "Bad Things Happen For A Reason" It is effective as it raises enigma codes, such as what bag things occur, why do bad things happen for a reason? It wets the appetite of the audience as they want answers, they are intrigued as to what the film is about. Links to the narrative as the plot is about five people stuck in a lift, suggesting that happened for a reason, but why? It is an indirect mode of address as it creates questions within the mind of the person reading it, it invites the audience to find out why bad things happen for a reason.
2. The Ring - "Before You Die, You See The Ring" It is an effective tagline as it includes the audiences, it is a direct mode of address. This is done by repeating and therefore reiterating the word "You". It is direct, and you as the audience feel part of the film, and start questioning what the ring is, and if you can really be affected by it. Links to the narrative as the film is about watching a tape which then kills you. By having the direct mode of address and repetition it creates the excitement and fear for the film, you really believe that you may be affected by what happens in the film.
3. 28 Days later - "Your Days Are Numbered" It is effective as it directly connects the audience, by using the word 'Your'. Creates enigma codes, such as Why are my days numbered?, What happens in 28 days?. Characters being killed off one by one, their days are numbered, counting down they days until they die. Direct mode of address connect to the audience and creates the fear with in as well as them creating enigma codes which need to be answered, such as why are the days numbered? The use of a declarative, directs it to the audience. It provides strength to the film as it is a direct message to the audience, wetting their appetite to go and see it.

Settings Available to me:

1. Home
2. Friends/ Family
3. Oxford (University halls & city)
4. St James Park
5. Southampton Common - "What if children's games turn sour" Hide and seek, wink murder etc.
6. College - "What if you are the only person alive in college" Zombies & Vampires
7. Southampton University (Grounds)
8. Friends Houses (Large Houses) - "What if only you could see what is lurking in the shadows" Ghost etc.
9. New Forest & Grave yard
10. Cars

Possible Ideas:

1. The internal monster - within a friendship group, set in the common, forest area. Isolated and know one to help you.
2. External monster - Zombie, coming from grave yard. Rising from the dead.
3. Children's games - Playing on the ideas of innocent games, such as wink murder.