Fundamentals
A narrative built on suspense, surprise, and shock.
What is fundamental elements of horror film?
A spiritual evil erupts in the human realm, sometimes to avenge a moral wrong. Sometimes there is no explainable reason.
What is Supernatural Horror?
"Psycho"
What is psychological horror?
Visual compositions that move between the dread of not seeing and the horror of seeing.
What are elements of horror films?
'The Exorcist" is this type of horror sub-genre
What is Supernatural?
"Saw"
What is Physical horror
Horror films dramatize our _________ and ________ terrors. (pg. 336)
What are personal and social terrors?
Also known as "Slasher" films.
What is Physical Horror?
"The Sixth Sense"
What is supernatural horror?
An eerie tale about alien invaders taking over bodies in an American town. (1956)
What is "Invasion of the Body Snatchers"
"Silence of the Lambs"
What is Psychological horror?
"World War Z"
What is physical horror?
A tale of a high school misfit with telekinetic powers that shows all the anxiety and anger of female adolescence.
What is "Carrie?"
Locate the dangers and distortions that threaten normal life in the minds of bizarre and deranged individuals.
What is Psychological horror
The Host
What is Supernatural horror?