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THRILLER and a little HORROR

THRILLER and a little HORROR. Horror Definition. Horror films are unsettling movies that strive to elicit the emotions of fear, disgust and horror from viewers They startle the viewer through the means of macabre and the supernatural

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THRILLER and a little HORROR

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  1. THRILLERand a little HORROR

  2. Horror Definition • Horror films are unsettling movies that strive to elicit the emotions of fear, disgust and horror from viewers • They startle the viewer through the means of macabre and the supernatural • Overlap with fantasy, science fiction and thriller genres.

  3. Horror is based on two fears: • Isolation • You are alone, or in the middle of nowhere. Thus, no one can help you. • The Uncanny • You are at your home and the horror is also there. Your home is unsafe, or unhomely.

  4. Modern Horror • No longer classic Good vs. Evil (monster) • More confusing and morally ambiguous • Unhappy endings…realism • “A horror movie doesn't just have to be cheap fun, it can also make a serious point.” Zinoman

  5. THRILLER Common Elements • Revolves around anticipation and suspense • Aim to keep the audience alert and on the edge of their seats • The protagonist in these films is set against a problem – an escape, a mission, or a mystery • Emphasizes the danger that the protagonist faces • Presents a highly stressful climax

  6. Subgenres • Action Thriller • An Action Thriller uses physical action to create suspense within the film: chases, fights, battles, and races • Examples: Die Hard, Kill Bill Vol. 1, The Bourne Identity

  7. Subgenres • Crime Thriller • Crime Thriller film is a sub-genre that incorporates the suspenseful aspects of a thriller with a crime film plot: serial killers, murderers, robberies, manhunts • Examples: The Usual Suspects, The Fugitive, Jagged Edge

  8. Subgenres • Science Fiction Thriller • Science Fiction Thriller incorporates hypothetical, science-based themes into the plot of the film: heroes, villains, unexplored locations, fantastical quests, advanced technology, “future-gone-bad”, alien invasions, dystopian scenarios, super-diseases • Examples: Aliens, Inception, District 9

  9. Subgenres • Religious Thriller • Religious Thriller film incorporates religious themes, including religious questions, ceremonies, and objects: exorcisms, demon possession, church cover-ups • Examples: The Devil’s Advocate, The Ninth Gate, The Da Vinci Code

  10. Subgenres: Psychological Thriller • In addition to the traits of a regular Thriller, a Psychological Thriller incorporates elements of drama and mystery film • The suspense in this sub-genre comes from the mind, rather than from a physical threat • The protagonists in Psychological Thrillers must rely on their mental resources to solve the situation • Because of their nature, many Psychological Thrillers cross over into the Horror genre

  11. Emphasizes the psychology of its characters and their unstable emotional states • Complex and tortured relationships between obsessive and pathological characters • Can also cause discomfort in audiences by privileging them with information that they wish to share with the characters • Often presents a plots twist • Examples: Memento, Rear Window, Taxi Driver

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