Genre Research Part 1

 

1.The genres of the opening is horror and comedy some common elements found in the horror genre are jump scares, creepy music, fear, unkown, and dark shadows mixed with some elements of comedy such as wordplay puns  juxtaposition and repetition with some techniques involved in filming are pov shots wide shots  close-ups and medium shots and some narratives being surviving or stopping the ceature in horror  or in comedy some narratives are surviving a confusing life or helping and being with family 

 

Le Manoir du Diable (1896) is short silent french film dire that started the genre of horror it features skeletons  demons and ghosts using mainly special effects since the amount of equipment they had during the time and the  

 

 

 

 Nosferatu (1922), directed by F.W. Murnau and produced by Enrico Dieckmann and Albin Grau. This film introduced vampire mythology to cinema and used German Expressionist techniques such as darkening shadows and unsettling imagery, which greatly influenced the visual style of horror it also has a cameo in a comedy show for children SpongeBob 

 

 

 
 

 Dracula (1931), directed by Tod Browning and produced by Carl Laemmle Jr., helped establish horror as a popular Hollywood genre and solidified many classic monster conventions. 

 

In 1960, Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho marked a major shift in horror by focusing on psychological terror rather than supernatural elements. The film challenged audience expectations and influenced future slasher films through its shocking narrative twists and intense suspense. 

 

 

 The Exorcist (1973), directed by William Friedkin, shocked audiences with its disturbing portrayal of demonic possession and elevated horror to a critically respected genre this is when horror became more graphic and mainstream 

  

 The Shining (1980), directed by Stanley Kubrick, is known for its slow-building psychological tension, unsettling atmosphere, and symbolic storytelling. 

 

 

The Conjuring (2013), directed by James Wan and produced by Peter Safran, helped popularize modern supernatural horror and demonstrated the continued commercial success of the genre. 

 

The horror genre contains many subgenres that appeal to different audiences. Slasher horror focuses on killers stalking victims, while psychological horror focuses on fear of the mind and mental instability. Supernatural horror deals with ghosts, demons, and possessions, and body horror explores physical transformation and loss of bodily control. Found footage horror presents events as discovered recordings to increase realism, while monster horror centers on non-human threats that symbolize larger fears.


The horror genre has evolved significantly since the 1920s, adapting to changing audience expectations, social fears, and filmmaking technologies. Despite these changes, horror continues to engage viewers by tapping into universal fears and experimenting with new storytelling techniques. This adaptability is why horror remains one of the most influential and enduring film genres today. 


 

 



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