Conventions of the genre Horror/Thriller (Independent)

Conventions of the genre Horror/Thriller looking at the film Paranormal Activity:

Using these 6 categorys:

-Mise-En-Scene

-Narrative

-Characters/Representation

-Cinematography

-Editing

-Sound

Film 3: Paranormal Activity
 

Mise-en-scene:

• Dark lighting- most filming happens at night, this creates atmosphere.
• Candles

Narrative:

• A young couple set up CCTV cameras to catch any activity going on in their new home. To find out what the noises are in their home.

Characters:

• A young couple- Katie and Micah

Cinematography:

• Night Vision 
• CCTV style of filming 

Editing:

• Night Vision effect
• Jump cuts
• Cross cutting to show both sides of the story.

Sound:

• Sound Effect of bangs around the house
• Music (scary, or eerie)