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Movie Conventions Research - The Boogeyman

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For the past week the group has been researching various thriller movies, the movie we're researching at the moment is the Boogeyman.   The boogeyman was a very traditional and recent thriller movie using various conventions to thoroughly spook audiences and keep them drawn in. The boogey man utilizes loads of close-up shots on the actors faces to emphasize their acting and draws out fear and suspense in the audience. The boogeyman also uses phenomenal music which had me hiding under the covers. The music was sharp and intense, but also immensely ominous. Lastly the boogeyman used various costumes and props to immerse the audience.   The conventions of this movie that I enjoyed was the intricate use of music, settings and camera angles. The music in this movie captivated the essence of horror and left me terrified while I was watching and made the movie tremendously interesting to watch. The use of various settings in the film also made the film intriguing and prevented it from
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Movie Conventions Research -The Texas Chainsaw Massacre

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For the past week the group has been researching various thriller movies, the movie we're researching at the moment is the Texas Chainsaw Massacre.   The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (TCM) is a long term favorite amongst scare enthusiasts and has touched the hearts of millions of fans. However, the most recent installment of the series is poorly rated by many due to its poor storyline. The TCM is a scary film and has some notable scenes that draw out fear in the audience but lack of interesting storyline makes it bland and unentertaining. The TCM uses tracking shots, close-ups and inserts. The TCM also uses very detailed props and costumes to immerse audiences such as chainsaws and leather masks.   The TCM fantastically uses jump scares and music to intensify the film and it truly terrifies the audience. The use of loud sounds leaves the audience cowering in fear and leaves them on the edge of their seats. The TCM also uses terrifying costumes to unsettle the audience and immerse
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Movie Conventions Research - Saw X

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Wha t elements (Conventions) of the genre that you chose to base your final task on does this movie have?    For this project we chose the thriller genre and the conventions in this movie help build suspense for the audience. The film uses flashbacks with the present timeline, exploring the backstory of the Jigsaw Killer and his victims. This adds depth to the characters, sheds light on their motivations, and creates a connection within the narrative. The film also uses slow zooms on key details, like ticking timers or hidden clues within the traps. This builds anticipation and draws the audience's attention to specific elements, heightening the suspense. What elements (Conventions) of the genre did the movie have that you like?   I liked the close-ups on faces, hands, and trapped body parts, amplifying the characters' fear and the gruesome details of the traps. These close-ups heighten the audience's anxiety and sense of claustrophobia, mimicking the victims' trapped e
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Genre Decision

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We’ve concluded on the thriller genre for our opening sequence , after long-awaited talks with my group mates.   This choice works perfectly for two different reasons , like giving a new perspective in filming and editing . The other reason is that it aligns seamlessly with our pitch.  Opting for the thriller genre not only aligns perfectly with our pitch it also comes wit h a lot of adv a ntages .  Thriller films of high quality can be achieved without the need for extravagant sets or elaborate props. Basic editing software and cameras prove sufficient, offering both entertainment and a sense of terror. This decision grants us budgetary flexibility, directing funds toward enhancing costumes and mise- en -scene for an improved film. My admiration for suspense movies, particularly their capacity to both frighten and captivate viewers, motivates me to attempt to evoke the same emotion in our opening sequence. The genre's adaptability also extends to the title scenes, where a vari
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Genre Research - Action

I'm researching genres to see if it's possible to spin our pitch in a creative way. The genre I am researching at the moment is the action genre.   The action movies I researched tend to have these angles and movements of the camera:   High and Low angle   Birds Eye Views   Tracking Shots   Side Views   Establishing Shots   Common     Mis-En-Scene used in action films:   Occasional comedy   Large and intricate movie sets (they get destroyed)   Abundance of creative prop usage to create fake glass and prop weapons   Intense usage of costumes to differentiate background characters from main characters   Use of lighting to create tense feelings in audience (flashing lights, dim lights)   Common Editing used in action films:   Jump Cuts   Cuts   Fade Aways   Cross Cuts   Dissolve   Inserts   Common Sounds used in action films:   Dialogue   Intense music leaving audience on edge of their seats   Sound Bridges   Ambient Sounds to immerse audience   Films I watched in this genre:  
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