Film opening genres

 The two possible genre choices for my project that I will be researching are horror and crime. I choose to research these because they appeal to me, and I think they would be fun and interesting to make a film opening of. My other group members are researching similar topics so that we have the most possible available information to use when we are deciding our film opening. 

Horror:

Horror movies are designed to scare and unsettle audiences. They usually use elements that are terrifying or supernatural such as monsters, ghosts, or serial killers. They do this by creating sense of tension and fear that keep audiences on the edge of their seat. 

Techniques:

-Jump scares: Sudden loud noises and unexpected imagery that startle viewers. (Ex: Antagonist jumping out from a hidden spot)

-Tension: Gradual build up of music, camera angles and lighting to reveal something. (Ex: Music getting louder)

-Unsettling atmospheres: Creating a disturbing or eerie environment to make viewers feel uneasy. (Ex: Foggy graveyard with dim lighting)

These films usually begins with a calm and peaceful setting that tricks audiences into a false sense of comfort which makes the future elements that much more disturbing. The calm environment is interrupted by a terrifying event or discovery. The contrast between security and chaos creates shock and fear. (Ex: Scream begins with a girl peacefully making popcorn talking on the phone like something that could happen in real life which is soon disrupted by the discovery that the stranger on the phone is watching her.)

Some examples of popular horror movies are

-Scream (and the series)

-Halloween

-Pennywise

-The Exorcist

Horror movies provide a thrilling experience that tests viewers courage and fear tolerance.

Crime:

Crime movies focus on investigation and consequences. They usually feature detectives, police officers, or criminals as main characters. Crime films range from gritty and realistic to stylized action packed thrillers.

Techniques:

-Non-linear storytelling: showing events out of chronological order to build suspense or create surprise for the films plot later on. (Ex: Showing a crime take place or criminal locked up and then showing the process.)

-False information: Placing false information or misleading clues to keep the viewers engaged and guessing. (Ex: Showing a character trapped, impossible to escape only for them to find a way.)

-Morals: Sometimes these films blur the lines between good and evil manipulating the difference between right and wrong. (Ex: Giving the criminal a good reason for their wrongdoings.)

They usually begin with a mysterious event or crime the sets the investigation in motion. Usually as story’s unfold tensions rise and clues are revealed.

Some examples of crime movies are

-The wolf of Wall Street

-The Godfather

-Inside Man

Crime movies give viewers a thrilling experience as they get to put together clues and try to think of possibilities.

Both of these genres are very interesting and would be really fun to make into a film opening, so it will be a tough final decision. Although this research had given me a clearer head spaces and has made me feel more secure about how to start the project.