Horror Genre Dissertation
Contents Page
1. Abstract Page PG. 2
2. Acknowledgements PG. 3
3. Introduction PG. 4
Discussion
- 4. History of the Horror Genre PG. 5 - 9 - 5. Slasher Films and the Gender roles PG. 9 - 13 - 6. Comedy Horror PG. 13 - 16 - 7. Postmodernism and the Horror Film PG. 16 - 18 - 8. Case Study: Scream Vs. Scary Movie PG. 18 - 22
9. Conclusion PG. 23
Bibliography PG. 25 - 27
1. Abstract Page
I have researched on the Horror genre, looking at when it begun, the decline in popularity it has foreseen and how it has been able to recreate itself each time. I looked at comedy horror films and what part it plays within the film industry.
I found that parody films like Scream are made to reinvent the genre. It quotes previous horror films as well as re-enact a horror story. I also found that pastiche films like Scary Movie are solely to entertain the audience. It is to make the audience see the funny side to a horror movie.
I look at previous dissertations based on my topic and went to the BFI Library to find more information on my chosen topic.
2. Acknowledgements
I would like to say Thank you to Dr. Vincent Montgomery for his advice and knowledge into the Spoof Horror films.
3. Introduction
This dissertation will aim to discuss and analyse the Horror genre and how it has crossed over into the comedy sector. The various types of horror subjects will be discussed as well as looking at the comedy horror films. I will identify classic Horror movies like Nosferatu, Halloween and Scream and where they fit in the history of the genre. The female roles within the horror films will be identified and discussed as to whether the female role was a weak or powerful statement. The impact comedy horror films have on the Horror genre will be looked at. I will look at whether Horror films now have the same effect that it had on audiences as it did when they
1. Abstract Page PG. 2
2. Acknowledgements PG. 3
3. Introduction PG. 4
Discussion
- 4. History of the Horror Genre PG. 5 - 9 - 5. Slasher Films and the Gender roles PG. 9 - 13 - 6. Comedy Horror PG. 13 - 16 - 7. Postmodernism and the Horror Film PG. 16 - 18 - 8. Case Study: Scream Vs. Scary Movie PG. 18 - 22
9. Conclusion PG. 23
Bibliography PG. 25 - 27
1. Abstract Page
I have researched on the Horror genre, looking at when it begun, the decline in popularity it has foreseen and how it has been able to recreate itself each time. I looked at comedy horror films and what part it plays within the film industry.
I found that parody films like Scream are made to reinvent the genre. It quotes previous horror films as well as re-enact a horror story. I also found that pastiche films like Scary Movie are solely to entertain the audience. It is to make the audience see the funny side to a horror movie.
I look at previous dissertations based on my topic and went to the BFI Library to find more information on my chosen topic.
2. Acknowledgements
I would like to say Thank you to Dr. Vincent Montgomery for his advice and knowledge into the Spoof Horror films.
3. Introduction
This dissertation will aim to discuss and analyse the Horror genre and how it has crossed over into the comedy sector. The various types of horror subjects will be discussed as well as looking at the comedy horror films. I will identify classic Horror movies like Nosferatu, Halloween and Scream and where they fit in the history of the genre. The female roles within the horror films will be identified and discussed as to whether the female role was a weak or powerful statement. The impact comedy horror films have on the Horror genre will be looked at. I will look at whether Horror films now have the same effect that it had on audiences as it did when they
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