Horror compare written to video

“The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear, and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown.”

H.P. Lovecraft

http://www.snagfilms.com/films/title/lovecraft_fear_of_the_unknown

These elements of horror are used to create

Tension- a strained state or condition resulting from forces acting in opposition to each other.

Suspense- a state or feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what may happen:

Writing Topic

How does the writer/producer of each of our stories use these elements to create tension and suspense? As you study each piece, continually think about which version does a better job of creating a sense of fear within you.

However, don’t just think about your first reading/viewing of the piece. Examine the craft of each piece closely.

Written

Plot-

· Characters go where/do things the reader knows they shouldn’t

· Character’s search for information

Setting-

· Parallel Worlds

· Believable Events

Conflict-

· The supernatural or just has natural explanation?

· Source of Horror inside character

· Source of Horror outside character

Movie

Story Telling/Plot

· Text of the story on the screen

· Prologue/Epilogue

· Flashback/change order of story

· Adaptation of written to video

Sound

· Music

· Sound effects

Dialogue

Visual

· Sudden objects

· Lighting

· Close-ups

· Shaky camera

· Symbolism