Genre has always had an effect on the success of a film. ... Genres often go through phases of popularity, as the period in which a film is released also affects its success. ... There are some aspects, however, that are constantly found in horror films, no matter the period or sub-genre. ... Horror films have specific genre conventions that distinctly categorize them into the horror genre. ... These are the basic conventions of classical horror, but some have been altered depending on the sub-genre the film belongs to such as splatter films or slasher films. ...

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The Science fiction genre has interested film-makers since the earliest days of the cinema, though not often to the benefit of the film or of science fiction. ... Examples from other genres, such as westerns and horror, will help us to argue how the science fiction genre has helped to progress the now more equal role women play in cinema. ... Now Science Fiction has five major themes which unites them under the one genre. ... One of the most important films of modern science fiction genre is 2001: A Space Odyssey, made in 1969, which combines optimism and spiritual developments with explor...

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A Comparison of Psycho and Halloween Psycho has been described, as being the "father of the modern horror movie" being the first film classed in the horror genre. In 1960 Hitchcock sparked off the stalk and slash genre that is so popular today, especially among teens. ... Despite being released in 1960 the technology available at this time would of allowed Hitchcock to use colour in the film yet he chose black and white helping to add to the eerie atmosphere it emulates. Presenting the film in black and white emphasis's the horror genres first appearance as well as setting the events i...

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The film is "Unusual" for how it managed to wrap so many culturally relevant topics into such a noticeably democratic way, and remains "important" for how it redefined going forward the notion of film-as-franchise that we take for granted today. Reflecting a shift from what we've come to expect from 50's era sci-fi film, Planet of the Apes propelled the science fiction genre into newfound mainstream notoriety with its groundbreaking special effects, heavy-hitting star cast, and political (read: racial) undertones. ... The film does a great job continually exposing the audience to n...

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These films were both very successful in 1984 and 1996 respectively. By analysing the two films I will see if craven uses any similar conventions both for the slasher genre and for a craven film. ... The suburban area is also conventional for a craven film. ... During scary sequences both films use fast cuts to raise tension which is normal for the genre. ... The killers wearing a costume is quite conventional for a slasher film .The costumes used are quite original and craven is successful in both films at making the killers scary to look at. ...

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Therefore, the explanation behind contradictory ratings lies in the horror genre's natural tendency to appeal to pathos over logos. ... Background The history of the horror genre features rather distinct trends that mirror public concerns over time: What do people think is horrible? At first, this genre took broad, clumsy steps in an effort to figure out which direction to take this concept of "horrible.... Accordingly, as America mobilized for WWII, the horror genre followed technological advancements closely with its own tales of science experiments gone wrong. ... Together, t...

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Both these movements resulted in influential developments in film theory and a distinctive body of films that are still considered important by nowadays film makers. ... The film d'art movement in France dated from 1908. Film d'arte italiana followed quickly. ... Two genres that were especially influenced by Expressionism were the horror film and film noir. ... Pudovkin devoloped in his two major works Film Technique (1926) and Film Ac...

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