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Genre Analysis Assignment
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Genre Analysis – Opening Scenes The Gallows (horror) This opening sequence conveys conventions of the horror genre in various ways. Firstly, the whole opening is filmed on a handheld camera. This technique is very popular in modern horror films and has almost started its own sub-‐genre of horror. It is so effective because it is such a realistic point of view for the audience, and immerses them into the action and fear of the scene. Minor details like the time and date in the corner of the screen being ‘1993’ and the grainy camera quality are also very important as it is very conventional of horror films to begin with a past event, that often comes back in present day. This opening acts as a stimulus for a disturbing chain of events and initiates the believable and tense film. In addition, there are static camera effects edited into the handheld footage. This is a signifier of the horror genre as it suggests turmoil and that there is something wrong about the footage. It is the first indicator of things not being as they should and adds subtle threat into an otherwise normal scene. The static effect also suggests that the footage has been tampered with, or that perhaps the user was trying to shut it off, further adding to the suspense.
Finally, following the build up of suspense, there is a main sinister event that bursts the tension and causes the audience to jump. At this moment there is a canted angle. This signifies horror by showing that something is unusual about the footage and that there has been a significant turning point from good to bad. The opening sequence ends on this canted angle, suggesting that there could be unfinished business or reoccurring disturbances – keeping the audience on edge and fearful.