MEDIA STUDIES

This film relates to teen punishment because what these teenagers are doing is seen as sinful nature for example sex before marriage and drugs, which is a big thing because in 1889-1900s horror became more popular due to the enlightenment and more people looking for other answers instead of God however religious aspects are still heavily used. The most pure ones (the virgin) is always killed at the end as she is the one who has committed the least “crime” Degrading representation of women. This is found particularly in slasher films. Female characters experience violence and brutality at the hands of male antagonists far more often than male characters in these films. For example the sex scene with the dumb blonde (Jules) and the scholar (Holden) the girl was stabbed with a phallic object which could be seen as a sexual representation. Female characters are more likely to experience sexual violence, particularly in the rape/revenge sub-genre as Jules was stabbed without her conse...

CODES= Systems or signs which create meaning. Codes can be divided into two categories both technical and symbolic TECHNICAL CODES= Ways in which equipment is used to portray the media script for example camera work in a film SYMBOLIC CODES= Show what is beneath the surface or in some cases not always obvious to the audience. An example of a symbolic code would be how a characters actions show you how the character is feeling. CONVENTIONS: Generally accepted ways of doing certain things for example using quotes in a print article. However conventions can be genre specific for example comedy films are quite uplifting and involve comedians whereas horror films are set in dark places and the purpose of the conventions are to inflict fear on the audience/viewers 1. Settings: Small communities or isolated places. Urban environments, dark streets and narrow alleyways. Large cities and rundown ghost towns. Mostly where there is isolation or deserted areas Locations: Lakes roads, highways, da...

Title: The tarantula Tag line: The dark beast awaits... will you survive Sub genre: Monster and Psychological Target Audience: My target audience would be teenagers because these are usually the characters in films and my film will mainly draw other teenagers to watch the film. In addition the theme of my film is focused on teenage punishment which is why I preferably need teenagers to be quite prominent and constantly make appearances. 15 to 24 year olds. Protagonist:The dumb blonde is going to be my main character. Antagonist:The tarantula Symbolic Codes: Bibles, Crucifix, Prosthetic Blood, Spider, Make up for the infected Synopsis:The blonde girl(very popular) is seen as good by everyone else but in actual fact there are people she pushes away because she believes they will tarnish her image. She is forced to battle the good and bad but end up doing bad as she finds it easier, this then takes over her. A disabled girl who wants to be her friend is pushed aside and cursed at. This is...

Vampires/Werewolves Subgenre The first vampire movie was Nosferatu directed F. W. Murnauin 1922 is a present day twilight. Unlike other vampire horror films this film was displayed in black and white, as well as being a silent horror film which is not a key convention used in todays society. Rather the normal codes and conventions used in vampire/werewolf horror films are blood which connotes danger and mystery, teeth which can be viewed as phallic objects as they penetrate the skin to show a sexual representation as most vampires are males and this suggests male domination and authority (patriarchy). In addition the victim is usually helpless and a female(lack of femininity). Scenery is also an important factor due to the fact that vampires traditionally come out in the dark; which is a significant factor as darkness(mostly a gothic setting) connotes lack of rest, evil and death which is important when looking and conventions of vampires as they are the living dead. Modern versions ...