Horror Film Observation

“The Monsters are Due on Maple Street”is by Rod Serling that was televised as a part of “The Twilight Zone” television series, a popular series that began in 1959 and is still televised today. After reading the Reading and watching the selections, I prefer the episode more because of the how much faster it is over reading. The reason I prefer the episode are based on the visual effects, the sound effects, and the propes. The first reason, is based on the visual effects, the visual effects are so amazing as they cut to one shot to the other in a way that makes this an great affect on making the movie better in the most outstanding ways.The second reason is based on, the reason I like the sound effect is because of when they used them and how

Then the hum grows louder and the tapping turns into clattering, as if someone is hitting a metal sheet. By the time that all the items are in place, the noise has become metallic crashing, a screeching noise like a whistling kettle, all underlaid by a low, monotonous hum. This build of tension is created using entirely sound. The videogames also use restricted vision extremely well. The horror aspect is almost entirely based on your character's vision being incredibly restricted, with predominantly dark locations illuminated by torchlight. For the most part, you are aware of a monster being nearby without knowing where or what it is. This helps give a feeling of powerlessness as well as fear and tension, which I am hoping to include in my film.

The music in horror movies are very similar to our modern time music but not the same. It is a great way to scare you because the sound can turn suddenly loud and scary music can also create suspense. Jaws had the best music technique. One example was when the shark comes attack the music used there made the movie one of the best.For another example when there are on the beach the music was really calm lt all sudden change to scary music that is used when the shark comes attack The Others used music for a fake scare also at the end when they know they are dead also the beginning.signs hads sunden music scares that was really good for scaring people but jaw was the best.If you use good

But, the sound effects just like everything else with the movie was amazing. The shooting of the guns were so loud it was hurting my ears, the sound of the dust storm at the end was making me think that was really what a dust storm sounded like. The fighting in the movie, the crying of his daughter after she was born, the sound of the drill really got to me when a man named “The Butcher” was threatening a family for speaking to the military he turns the drill on and all you hear is the drill, it was so distinct. It wasn't very loud but I felt all I could hear was that drill. As he plunges it into the kids brain and leg I swore the sound got deeper and quieter but still was the one thing I could hear over

The non-diegetic sound creates the mood of each scene. Haunting sounds set the pathway for fear of the characters and maybe even the viewer. During the opening credits of Burtons of 'Edward Scissorhands' creepy sinister music plays. The music and images shown puts the though that something is wrong in the viewers mind. The music basically states that a problem has occurred and during this film at some point it will be solved.

These screams have an interesting connection to the rhythm of the film; each scream happens at a different point in time. In the first scenario, it happens in the beginning, then in the middle during the second scenario, and at the end in the final scenario.

By offering a shot by shot analysis of a scene that uses diegetic sound the audience can understand why the director used these sound aspects to tell his story. This analysis does not just follow one scene but rather a series of scenes in order of what is relevant. First we are witness to the mother in her apartment washing clothes on the washing board and the camera then cuts to the clock, which is striking time and making an animated noise that brings the audience into this important element of the film. The story then cuts to Elsie being honked at on the street with horns that are overly dramatic in sound, yet another way for the director to use the sound technique. Another way the director uses sound in a dramatic way is when he presents Elsie bouncing her ball down the sidewalk and on the

These screams have an interesting connection to the rhythm of the film; each scream happens at a different point in time. In the first scenario, it happens in the beginning, then in the middle during the second scenario, and at the end in the final scenario.

In 1928 ground-breaking technology made it possible for movies to have sound. This revolutionized horror films because sound gave an extra dimension to terror. Noise built suspense and signaled the presence of a threat. (Wilson) Instead of a monster suddenly making an appearance without warning, music would signal that they were near. Growls, Snarls, footsteps, and screams allowed the audience members to feel like the victims of the movie.

Horror films are known for their ability to scare audiences, to get the audience’s hearts racing, their blood rushing. A good horror film will cause viewers to be on the edge of their seats and having their perception of reality distorted as they attempt to understand the unraveling plot of the horror film. The tone of the film aides in the amount of suspense that a horror film produces, since a much darker film will create a more suspenseful atmosphere than one that is more focused on campy monster makeup. But the tone of a film is determined by the sound of the film, or in other words, the score. Sound or music in a horror film, or the lack thereof, make the intense scenes and without the addition

The horror genre of film is particularly interesting when it comes to musical accompaniment, as it is generally perceived as more integral to the film as a whole than in any other genre. In fact it sometimes gets so overwhelming that viewers turn the sound off, because the music is creating the nerves and the tension. A horror film has nowhere near the same effect without the music, because viewers rely on it for cues that something is about to happen.

Many different things contribute to making a scene scary, but the biggest effect they use to create a fearful atmosphere are the sound effects. Different sounds can affect your perception of the scene as well as affecting how your brain registers the scene. In movie scenes they can create a calm atmosphere or a frightening one to keep you on edge. The way they do this is by using sounds to let you brain know that the scene is peaceful or scary.

Right from the beginning, I liked what they did to the cellphone announcement and the creepy music that played after it. The cellphone announcement and music prepared the audience for a spooky show. I saw the show twice from two different angles and the second time I saw it I heard in owl sound effect from the entrance where Victor and Gorgo first enter from. I like the sound effect because when I think of cemetery I think of owls and crows hanging around. One thing that could have made the sound effect even better was adding a crow squawking. Also making the owl sound effect louder because I did not hear it the first time I saw the show. Another sound effect I liked was during the laboratory scenes there was a sound of a leaky pipe. The sound made it feel like we were in an old, run down building. I like how the rain sound effect sounded like rain hitting the roof instead of just the sound of rain falling from the sky. One sound effect I would have liked to hear was either the sound of a window opening and or glass breaking when the monster sneaks into Elizabeths room. I feel it just would have helped give the scene another

Scream uses established horror conventions in order to create a sense of suspense and tension for the audience. Sound also plays a large part in horror films, it sets the scene and emphasises the surroundings. In the intro opening title for the movie you hear 4 key sounds, the phone ringing, a woman screaming, a door slamming and the sound of a heart beating, these all make the audience feel uneasy as it throws your straight in to the horror aspect of the film. The audience hears the distinct noise of crickets from the start of the intro scene of the film, emphasising the time of day and that the house is isolated, you continue to hear the crickets throughout the entirety of the opening scene, giving the audience more sense that the killer

Horror films are movies that aim to elicit a strong physiological reaction in the viewer, such as raised heartbeat and fear. Three horror films by the names of Psycho, Scream and The Messengers will be analysed and compared to an episode of the popular children’s show Shaun the Sheep. Five elements will be addressed in this analysis, those being camera techniques, Mise-en-scene, Editing, Lighting and Sound.