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