Vampire synopsis

Brother and sister were the youngest (17 & 14) therefore the weakest vampires out of 100 others part of a secret 'human hunt'. However they were highly trained martial artists by their parents who were unfortunately captured/killed by GBS (Governmental Blood Suckers) for betraying their own kind. However they don't know that they are working for them.
________ soon finds out and tries to pull her brother away from the GBS but he is too sucked in (pun intended) to the programme and dealings that he refuses and ends up fighting his own sister despite their close bond.

The Orphanage

The opening of this film is at a very slow pace. We see main 3 characters, the adopted child and his two carers, they're based in an Orphanage where we see children happily playing, suggesting childlike innocence and also a contrast to the horror genre. The lighting for most scenes are low key, supporting the conventions of a horror movie, this also makes the house look mysterious and allows the audience to assume all the events will take place there. This opening is very relaxed and does not show massive signs of being a horror movie, this could be because they have chosen to 'slowly let the audience in' to the horror later on in the movie.

Young Women in Horror Films

The horror genre is influenced by what society perceives as horrific; war, terrorism, global and political issues. In horror movies, the main character(s) have to encounter a particular problem for the film to go on, the audience can relate to the characters and put themselves in their position. Different genders play different roles in horror movies, as victims, heroes, helpers etc.. Usually women are represented in horror films as the damsell in distress and are usually being attacked by the killer because they have committed a sinful act however that has changed and there are a variety of positions where the female stands in the genre.

Many horror movies involve exorcism and 'magic' and are also based on true stories, giving it a scarier and more realistic feel also a way to grab the attention of people. The character(s) who is/are possessed are usually women. This is because women are portrayed as the more vulnerable and psychotic, also, relating to 'witchcraft', females are commonly associated with satanatic encounters. For example in the movies: 'The Devil Inside', 'The Possession', 'The Exorcist' etc... Although women are presented as victims, they are also shown as hero's as in 'The Rite', the main character solves the 'mystery' herself and finds the will to physically fight off enemies. In 'The Possession', the young girl who is possessed could be seen as a strong victim in terms of she fought off the curse.

However, although women are represented as the damsells in distress, females have begun to hold more power in society and in some horror movies, we no longer see women as victims but as strong women in both hero and killer characters such as in 'Jennifer’s Body'. Megan Fox is the star in 'Jennifer's Body' therefore is seen as a sexual object to the male audience and provides visual pleasure. This is similar to the film 'Sorority Row' where all the main characters are young and attractive women.

Director Research

 Christopher Nolan:- British American director, screenwrier and producer
- Movies Directed: The Dark Knight Trilogy
                              Inception
                              Batman Begins
- Directing Style: Use of multi-camera and single camera. Minimises the use of CGI Mary Lambert:- An American film, music videos (Madonna and Janet Jackson), television episodes, and feature films director

Movies Directed: The Attic; Urban Legends: Bloody Mary; Pet Sematary       

  

 

David Fincher:
- American film and music video director
- Known for dark and stylish thrillers
- Movies directed: Alien 3
                               Se7en
         The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo
                               Fight Club
- Directing Style: dark colours and tones, low angles, wide angles, generally long movies, use of "invisible" special effects.
- He started off by assembling namely titles like "Star Wars: Return Of The Jedi" (1983) and "Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom" (1984)

Step Up Revolution, Bangkok Dangerous

From the opening sequence of Step Up Revolution, we recognise the audience to be teenagers/young adults as the first characters we see are around this age. Their costume also determines this as they're wearing caps back-to-front, sleeveless hoodies and also their language is informal. They're in a 'flashy' car which appeals to younger audiences. One says "you ready?" suggesting an event is going to take place, the unique beeping of the horn also suggests that they are responsible for beginning it.

We see a girl open a suitcase which turn out to be speakers, and put her headphones on; music begins to play. This establishes the genre to be music related as all the other young characters come out of their cars and begin dancing. The synchronised dancing suggests it's a dance movie, and their clothing symbolises dancers as they are loose and revealing also stylish to add character to their dancing. The audience is still unsure about the main characters as there are many people throughout the opening sequence, however the two characters first seen in the car are focused on a lot during the dancing.

Bangkok Dangerous:
- Establshing shot
- Voice over: "...the money's good, but it's not for everyone" signifies an illegal dangerous job. Links to genre
- Low lighting
- Jail
- Prisoner
- Guards
- Police/ambulance
- Guns
- Hidden identity
- XCU - Action adventure; established by the title 'Bangkok' aswell as the dwell on guns and secrecy - Maimed character is the person in the voice over as he speaks in first person about his job - Main character is not known by name but is known by face which adds to the secrecy element of the genre -

Character representation: Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer is about a character named Buffy Summers, who is part of many young women who are Vampire Slayers. The Slayers are chosen to battle against vampires, demons, and more. Buffy is trained by a Watcher, who also guides her.

Buffy is presented as a very strong minded woman as well as physically strong. She is a determined and confindent individual which contrasts the stereotypical view of women in society and other films where they are presented as fragile and emotionally delicate. Her role in the programme makes females look tougher and more superior as females are chosen to defeat the vampires instead of men. Most of the demons and vampires are male and they always get defeated which shows the power of the female over the male. This is different to other programmes as males are usually the central protagonists and females are less focused on. Buffy does show some fear in episodes when confronted by a demon/vampire which shows she still has sensitive female characteristics and is not 100% fearless. Buffy is different to girls in society now, however quite similar as she has her own group of friends who she trusts and who also help her defeat vamps and demons.Her appearance can disguise her personality as she looks like a 'typical' female with curled hair, make up, jewelry and a less of a 'tomboy' dressing, therefore she is represented as a typical female.

A fighting, and strong woman can appeal to some men which falls into audience. However, Buffy isn't very seductive during the programme, her clothes are slightly revealing but are casual clothes unlike compared to Cat Woman who is dressed in a tight, one piece, sexy outfit.