Short film research: she snake/horror

 




a Common Sound

The Music in the files uses the violin to play a pivotal role in unsettling scenes to build tensions The Sound effects like the eerie ambiance and sudden silence gives an uneasy at atmosphere which


b. Common Mise-en-Scene (CLAMPS_


Costumes. The actors characters were everyday attire and lets the supernatural horror beings stand out


Lighting: Moody Lighting with high shadows adds to the sense of dread


Actors: The performance emphasizes fear, paranoia, and many other emotions


Makeup: The makeup is normal and certain makeup is used to create monsters or different physical manifestations


Props: The violin acts as a central prop which is the central symbol in the film


Setting: The setting is usually the practice room or performance hall and confined spaces


c. Common Editing

The Pacing is tight with quick cuts in moments of tension and longer shots to build suspense, The transitions are very abrupt or jarring to disorient the viewer.


d. Example Film in the Genre


"Lights Out" (2013): A short film where a woman is haunted by a figure in her house that only shows

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2. Appealing Elements of the Genre

The Psychological Depth of the film and has very deep themes, as well as the good storytelling with the blend of live action and stop motion as well as the emctional impact these filas are able to bring


9 Leappealing Elements of the Genre

The amount of Gore that horror shorts can have which can be off putting as well as predictability in certain films that lead to a predictable outcome

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