Story Elements
This refers to the sequence of events in a story.
plot
This adjective means 'keeping you on the edge of your seat.'
gripping
This is the word for the actor who portrays the leading role.
main actor
die Besetzung
cast
This is the time and place where the story occurs.
setting
This word describes a movie that is 'filmed in an aesthetically pleasing way.
beautifully filmed
This refers to the 'location and period' of a film.
setting
gruselig
creepy
This is a significant event that changes the direction of a story.
turning point
This describes a story idea that is 'unique and creative.
original
This term refers to the 'climactic turning point' in a film.
key moment
heimisch, Heimat-
native
This term describes the central idea or message of a story.
theme
This term means 'deeply thoughtful and reflective.'
thought-provoking
This is a 'genre' that combines elements of fear and suspense.
horror
erfassen
to capture
This refers to the most important person in the story.
main character
This describes characters that feel 'realistic and believable.'
convincing
This term refers to something that is not real but exists only in someone's brain
imaginary
die Abendkasse
der Kassenschlager
box office