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- 1. Although the classroom is a calm & ordinary setting the This is the exposition part of Freytag’s pyramid. The bright colours expression on the boys face & how he is peering back suggests The loud clash in the music when this character appears on and rock music show the normality of city life in America. he may know something about who its missing & why. The screen suggests he could be dangerous. The use of low key framing allows us to see only the things we need to see. lighting makes the colour change dramatically to monotone. The use of black, white and red colours is very typical of the horror genre. Also the way the background is like a cloudy night sky suggests Although this is not a deserted house it is the only one that is lit fully suggesting that the other houses are empty or people are The use of a close up shot emphasises the shocked expression that night time is linked with danger. It also tells the audience when sleeping. This makes it an isolated setting which is typical of this on his face & the way he is peering through a door suggests the film is coming & how long they will have to wait. genre. The loud echoed scream is an enigma as is makes the he is hiding or watching something bad happening. The non- viewer ask questions. It is an intellectual pleasure/puzzle. diegetic ticking clock suggests it is a race against time. This low angle shot is an enigma and is an intellectual puzzle as The crucifix is a common visual sign in horror films. This type This bird’s eye view shot showing people escaping from their it causes the viewer to ask questions, such as who is this person of iconography causes the viewer to feel as if something grave is very abnormal. This could be the climax in Freytag’s and why are they carrying a spade? Also the person is holding a unearthly is around. Also the middle of the shot is lit more pyramid. In horrors it is conventional for the climax to be very weapon which could suggest action is going to happen. This than the edges showing the crucifix is of some importance. close to the end of the film. would represent the rising action in Freytag’s pyramid.
- 2. This shows a relatively calm hotel with 2 girls before a night out. Attractive young girls are very typical of the horror genre. The fact This would be the rising action/complication in Freytag’s pyramid. Colour is bright and It shows the normality of life. This would be that they are alone & don’t know where they are going The loud bang as the tyre bursts could cause intellectual or visceral the equilibrium in Todrov’s theory. emphasises that they are vulnerable. pleasures as it makes the audience jump as they are not expecting it. The house is in an isolated area, the girls had to run through a The girls’ asking the man for help reinforces the stereotype that men are wooded area to get to it. This is a typical convention of setting in stronger than women. Also the way they are wet and essentially homeless suggests that males own or have control over females. The wet He has no sympathy or compassion for his victims. The dark the horror genre because they are quiet & somewhere people hair and revealing tops worn make them seem vulnerable, male gaze. shadow behind him could suggest that it is something greater and would not be easily found. This adds a sense of danger. more powerful than him making him do this. The colour white which represents purity but this contrasts with the actions of The name of the product has been reinforced. This is a trademark the Doctor. This would be seen as the climax in Freytag’s Pyramid. The white logo. It will be used on other products promoting the product e.g. This shows exactly what the ‘human centipede’ is. This may cause costume & walls suggest purity however this contrasts with his actions. film posters. This is the falling action in Freytag’s pyramid. visceral pleasures e.g. sickness
- 3. The trailer opens with a close up of a phone ringing. This Before this shot we are shown a detached house which is in First time we are introduced to the killer. Both facial expressions is the first enigma as is makes the audience ask questions. an isolated setting (repertoire of elements). This woman is are very similar. The white of the killers face symbolises purity This can cause intellectual pleasures as people are trying alone representing her as vulnerable. Clothing allows her to however his/hers actions are the opposite of pure. This also to unravel the mystery. This is the exposition part in shows the rising action in Freytag’s pyramid. The sudden smash be seen as an object, male gaze. The low rumbling music Freytag’s pyramid. of glass could cause visceral pleasures. creates anticipation. The reappearance of the phone suggests that a phone call is linked with danger or often death. The low key lighting We are shown another blonde female who is about to Although the setting of a house party is not typically seen creates a fear of the unknown (intellectual pleasures). be killed. This reinforces males are stronger than as dangerous in horrors, this character mocking the killer females stereotype. and in a sense will provoke more murders. Intercut captions and the white writing on a black background are very typical of the horror genre. The writing changes to red ‘You’re not scared are you?’ This is a rhetorical question. As The title of the film is reinforced at the end however a and spreads across the screen, almost blood like. The music a viewer it makes you wonder what’s about to happen. The release date is not shown. The capital red lettering on the becomes frantic matching with the actions of characters. repeated use of one shots show who could be a victim. black background allows the writing to stand out.