A2 Work

Explanation of 4 phases

(1)    By experimental we mean the phase of early films which explored and experimented with horror themes in its narrative

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  Films such as Caligari (1919) and Nosferatu (1922)

This is because they helped formalise the narrative conventions of the horror film in its earliest phase.

(2)    By Classic we mean the phase of films which established the narrative and conventions of the horror genre in its most successful & defining period.

(3)    By parody we mean films that have mimicked the horror genre in some comical way.

-          Films such as Scary Movie (1998) Carry on screaming (1968)

(4)    Deconstruction – maigmating intro sub-genres and supernatural horror

Christian Metz

Research into existing products

Music videos

3 types of music videos

1. Performance based music video – bands – u2/The rolling stones etc.

2. Narrative based music video – Ed Sheeran (A Team)

3. Astract/Artistic – Surrealists – Somebody I used to know

Around 1978 new techniques evolved.