Task 1 - Scream

 HORROR: SCREAM

Scream:

Director: Wes Craven

The film starts with a young girl who is home alone which automatically makes this the perfect time for a murder or something full of fear to happen. Casey is wearing light coloured clothes which highlights any stains or blood, so we can see any cut or dirt etc.

When Casey puts the phone down and it rings again, that's when we know something is going to happen. Casey puts popcorn on the hob this is symbolic of the plot getting out of control and ready for some bad to happen. 

Casey is panicking and crying and the voice on the phone gets more and more demanding and frightning. As we don't know what's happening we are almost going on this weird ride with her.

The cinematography is slow and 'normal' at first but when the tension builds up the editing get quicker and we see the popcorn and the phone and the girl in the span of a few seconds.

What do we learn? 

In this opening we learn that there's a person watching Casey and how she has a boyfriend. Casey loves horror films which is ironic.

Who are we introduced to?

We are introdcued to Casey at this time, we are also aware if the person on the phone but dont know anything about him.

What setting are used?

The setting is in a modern, average house, we are shown the interior and exterior. When we've been show the outside of the house it's almost as we are seeing what the person on the phone sees. The house is in the middle of nowhere. 

There's props such as knives which can be dangerous and there's popcorn which acts as a timer in this opening. It's night so the lighting is dark apart from the inside. The character facial expression and movements are crying and scared, Casey panics a lot. 

What is the look/style/aesthetic?

The style of this film is very violent, on how this masked person murders their victims. From the first 5 minutes it's a fairly modern film. Although it doesn't have the best technology in term on their phones. This film gives off a rural feeling, in my opinion, maybe it's because they live in the middle of nowhere. 

What conventions of the genre are there?

Casey is playing with knives whilst on the phone and it's night/dark outside.

Is it obvious what genre is is? Is it a hybrid?

Yes is obvious that 'Scream' is a horror film, from the opening there's also mystery.

What sound is there? 

There is diegetic sound, such as the popcorn popping and the phone.