New Film Script! - Luke Greenslade

(Laura walks into the old, balcony/projection room. she looks around for anybody hiding in the dakrness)

Laura:
Come on Charlotte, theres nobody here.

Charlotte:
Are you sure? you got that bottle handy just incase anyybody jumps out or owt?

(Laura grabs her bottle from in her pocket incase anyone jumps out on her and charlotte)

Laura:
yes its here.

Charlotte:
Just keep it with you its horrible in here.

Laura:
Just chill out it dont look like there is anyone here anyway.

(Laura and Charlotte continue their journey looking for kirsty, they enter through some old fire doors. Laura and Charlotte walk down an old stairwell looking around with a tourch, as they walk down the door shuts behind them making a weird noise)

Charlotte:
uuuurrrrrgggghhh whats that noise?

(The noise creeps Charlotte out, Laura reassures Charlotte it was just the door)

Laura:
sshhh its alright its just the door. i dont like it in here.

Charlotte:
where is she?

(They continue following the stairs allway down untill they find the room where kirsty was snatched)

Laura:
Just stay Close.

Charlotte:
Thats that room, where he had her on that chair over there

Research Into Location- Luke Greenslade

on boxing day 1863, the princess theatre locally built by john parr and sons, opened in west street to a packed house, many hundereds having to be turned away, thirty years later the theatre had become a cine variety house, interspersing live entertainment with films. it then also changed its name to the americanised-german KINO, The Kino gradually staged fewer and fewer shows turning more exclusively to to films around 1914. By the early 1960's the last film had been shown, with bingo taking over, quite recently the building has been turned into a snookerhall in 2007. the name princess theatre is still emblazoned on its front gable and although much has altered internally it is much of hoylands credit that the main fabric of the building has still survived. last week on the 11/03/10 the snookerhall closed down, proving hard to get into the builind to film the second half of the film, today the 17/03/10, we progressed with the shooting of the piece and has worked very well we used the time effectivly gathering some great shots, we chose the building as it has so much history and has that overall spooky feel we were wanting to gather. the building has untouched stair wells and rooms from as late as when it was the old theatre with old projection rooms and the balcony stair wells and steps for tiered seating. with added extras random bangs creaks this adds feeling for the actors greatening their adrenaline rush making them more cautious to whats going to happen next which has a great effect on the film itself.

Lisa Clayton - film distributors

From previous research Paramount Pictures has recently distributes the film paranormal activity, this film is a similar genre to our filmed snatched. We thought that this would be a suitable distributor as this is also an American company, this will hep our film to be enter into film festivals so that it can change the distributors so that the film will progress into making more money.

On December 11, 2005, Paramount went into partnership with Dreamworks (which was co-founded by former Paramount executive Jeffrey Katzenburg).
The partnership involved Paramount to distribute the DreamWorks animated films for a small fee, including the Sherk franchise and the sequel Sherk 2. The first film distributed under this deal is over the hedge
The deal closed on February 6, 2006. This acquisition was seen at the time as a stopgap measure as Brad Grey was unsuccessful in assembling sufficient films for production and distribution and the DreamWorks films would fill the gap.
On October 6, 2008, Paramount and DreamWorks announced the joint venture was ending and that DreamWorks would be seeking new distributors for its films.

Grey also launched a Digital Entertainment division to take advantage of emerging digital distribution technologies. This led to Paramount becoming the second movie studio to sign a deal with Apple Inc, to sell its films through the iTunes store. The films were consortium and subsequently gave up the guarantees they had received and will now release in the Blu-ray format.
Also, in 2007, Paramount sold another one of its "heritage" units, Famous, to Sony/ ATV Music production, ending a nearly-eight decade run as a division of Paramount, being the studio's music publishing arm since the period when the entire company went by the name "Famous Players."

Paramount Home Entertainment (formerly Paramount Home Video and Paramount Video) is the division of Paramount Pictures dealing with home video and was founded in late 1975.
PHE distributes most of the programming assets owned by Viacom parent National Amusements. The not only includes films by Paramount Pictures themselves, but also the back catalog of Dreamworks, shows from MTV Networks and Bet Network, and, through CBS home entertainment, the holdings of Viacom sister company CBS corporation - this includes the libraries of CBS television studios, CBS theartical theatre, and Showtime Entertainment.
PHE also has agreements with PHB for DVD/Blu-Ray distribution of various programs that the former aired, and several films and TV series based on franchises owned by the latter. By-products of the latter deal are the 2007 and 2009 films based on the Transformers toy line, and the 2009 film based on the G.I Joe toy line.
Films from republic pictures, Paramount's other subsidiary, are not distributed on video and DVD by PHE (with some exceptions), but are distributed on video and DVD by Lionsgate home entertainment, which recently signed a deal to distribute some of Paramount's own films on DVD (in addition to the aforementioned Republic library). Also, as a result of this deal, Lionsgate has recently released "triple features" of their own library of films on DVD using the package design originated by Paramount.
PHE have developed a well-known trademark by giving their Special Edition/Director's Cut editions different names rather than the usual "Special Edition," or "Director's Edition".
Internationally, PHE holds the DVD rights to several shows on HBO. PHE also distributes in Germany the DVD releases of films distributed theatrically by Prokino Filmverleih.
As Paramount Home Video, the company once distributed several Miramax releases on video - the video rights to some of these films are still owned by Paramount.
Recently, PHE launched a direct-to-video label, Paramount Famous Productions (with the "Famous" part of the name a throwback to the days when the company was called Famous Players).
This distributor released Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Very First Alvin Show on DVD

Paramount brands the majority of its HD content under the label 'Paramount High Definition' which is seen both on the title box cover and as an in-movie opening. Films from Paramount subsidiaries such as Nicoldian Movies and MTV films as well as from sister studio Dreamworks use no special branding, Paramount vintage (another subsidiary) releases only select titles under the Paramount High Definition banner such as Babel.

Title Sequence Luke Greenslade

this is then the main title of the page where the real plot begins, the two girls looking for there "snatched" friend begin outside the club where the opening title forks down out of the clouds replacing the clubs emblemum with the title of the film.

this will be the 5th title to follow on after the 4th 3rd and 2nd titles in this sequence continuing with the audio static.

this will be the 4th title to follow on from the 2nd and 3rd continuing with the audio static running through

this is the third title to appear in the sequence following the 2nd

After the main title has been on there will be a short piece of the film played untill the two girls recieve a phone call but there is no visual image for when the phone call takes place, were just using the audio and at this point this is where the titles are going to appear, running inbetween the titles is going to be audio static representing the voice of the person speaking on the phone.

This title will appear at the very beining of the production, both myself and rebecca mcbain decided on the idea that with our company name been a crucial creations production depends on time and having certain amount of time to do something, so the opening title were wanting like a count down of numbers, as it relates to our piece, theres only a certain amount of time to find the mising girl then later in the plot theres a bomb scare so we feel this relates well.

the above title sequence is a collection of images which i have produced on powerpoint then saved as jpeg files which could then upload each individual slide as a seperate image, having a clear idea of what is now required for the title sequence i think the ideas above will work well in the final piece.

http://www.artofthetitle.com/, due to genre of our film been horror/thriller based, 'THE THING' title sequence, suites the genre and theme were wanting out title sequence to be based upon.

http://www.vimeo.com/8738597, this is also another title sequence which could be used from the film 'SILENT HILL' as it also has the linking genres, and the effects we would like to aim for.

Shot List - Rebecca McBain and Lisa Clayton Luke Greenslade.

"KEY"

MS=Medium Shot

MCU=Medium Close Up

LS=Long Shot

CU=Close Up

EXCU=Extreme Close Up

(setting)

interior - Corridor - Dark

Shot 1 - Establishing shot - LS of Laura stood in corridor.
Pan right to establish the surrounding
Pan left to establish the surrounding
This also shows Laura looking around

Shot 2 - MS of laura pulling water bottle out of her pocket

Shot 3 - MCU of her shouting Charlotte

Shot 4 - CU of Charlottes hand on door handle. Match-on-action to show her going through door. Charlotte then walks through the door MS

Shot 5 - Shot-reverse-shot MS of Charlottes Speech, CU on Lauras reaction, CU on Charlottes response

Shot 6 - LS of Charotte walking over to Laura

Interior - Walking down another corridor - Dark

Shot 7 - MS of Lauras Speech

Shot 8 - Match-on-action. CU of Laura speaking then pointing. Shot of the area where Kirsty was grabbed.

Shot 9 - EXCU of Laura blinking. Shows flashback of Kirsty being grabbed.

Shot 10 - MCU of both girls together to show the distress on their faces.

Shot 11 - Shot - reverse - shot, Laura turning, MS to Charlotte, EXCU back to Laura to show fear in her eyes.

Shot 12 - MCU of Charloote talking to her distress, LS of both of them walking down the corridor finishing speech

Interior - Walking down corridor 2

Shot 13 - MCU of Charlotte in deep thought

Shot 14 - MS of Charlotte talking. LS of her walking, Cut to EXCU of trying door handles.

Interior - In function room

Shot 15 - LS of Charlotte moving around frantically.

Shot 16 - MS of both girls while Laura speaks.

Interior - Opposite staircase

Shot 17 - CU of Laura shaking her head. Zoom out to set scene near staircase.

Shot 18 - Goes to flashback when Kirsty is dragged away LS

Interior - Back room

Shot 19 - MCU of Charlotte talking to Laura.

Shot 20 - MS of both girls, Goes to another Flashback in LS of Kirsty in a chair screaming.

Shot 21 - LS of Laura and Charlotte stood from corner looking at her.

Full Treatment of the film Lisa Clayton

Programme: Collection 2000 (working title)

Duration: 50 minutes approx.
Programme (all film) suggested for a sequel. This will be in production after the film has been released, the realiablity on distributors will affect the production of the sequel.

Audience: The suitable age for the film will be 15 and over. It will be prefered be both genders, it will also appeal to an middle age audience due to the sub genre being thriller.

What has already happened: A young teenage girl had gone missing a few months ago at an old theatre studios where they used to have drama lessons, herself and friends had gone to investigate the location due to it looking mysterious. That was the last time the girls was seen. She was taken during the time the girls where walking up the staircase to look on the second floor, she was walking at the back when the three of them heard footsteps getting closer to them. With a blink of an eye she was taken, her two friends Charlotte and Laura where frantically shouting her name when they noticed one of the back rooms was open, there she was tied to a chair making no noise. The girls attempting to set her free when the killer jumps in front of them, they run back into the corner with their holding each others hands, shouting Kirsty's name.

Resume: The beginning of the film starts when Laura and Charlotte go back to the old studios due to realising a few months later that they have lost Laura's brothers jacket and he has told Laura that she must pay for it if it isn't returned. They enter the studios, it is gloomy and dark, nobody has revisited it since the last night they were in there. They are alert at all times, flashback keep coming to them of the previous event of when Kirsty was taken from them. Everywhere they look they think they have seen her. They hear foot steps comimg towards them, they turn round and to make themselves aware and killer is standing in front of them, staring at the both of them and breathing heavily. They turn and run to back of the studios and hide in the curtains as they wait for him to go past, their hearts racing. As they make themselves aware of where about they are in the theatre they look above and notice Laura's brothers jacket hanging from above. A frequent tapping comes from the side wall, they beginning to shout for Kirsty, she reply's with a scream. They hear the elephant footsteps again, they don't move from the curtain's. Kirsty is still screaming dramatically from the back room, Charlotte and Laura run across the stage to go the long way around the back, they do this so that they do not bump into the killer on their travels. On their journey round Charlotte is taken from the back, the killer was hiding at the back of studios awaiting for them. Laura screams and cries out, her head in her hands and carries on shouting their names. She runs into the distances so she is staring at the front of the theatre. The killer watches her every move from the distance, Laura is unaware of this. Laura gives one last look into the distance and races back into the studios. She creeps around, trying to make very little noise, she carries on looking over her shoulder to make sure that he isn't behind her. She finds Kirsty and Charlotte stood in the middle of the room in a some form of trance. She frantically shouts their names but gets no reply. Laura cries aloud, walks over to them to try and make them realise what is happening. They do not make any emotion and stare into the distance of the room, not blinking, just making small steps around in a circle. The killer enters the room, Laura runs back into the corner so he can not make out she is there. He walks over to the both of them and strokes their hair, has one last glance over his shoulder and leaves the room. Laura into the centre of the room, she understands that she cannot do anything alone so therefore she has to get out of there. Laura quietly makes her way to the fire exist, sharply looking around in the darkness to make sure the killer is no where is site. She makes it to the doors, opens them without a sound, she beginnings to panic as she runs away her heart racing through her rib cage. Within a spilt second she was grabbed and taken away, none of the girls had been seen for over 6 months. A police investigator had been sent with a team to have a look around due to the location looking mysterious. All three of the girls were found hanging from the stage, later test were done on the three of them to find out why they were killed. It was found out that they were sexually assulted before their death, the killer was never found. After a few months the old theatre was turned into blocks of flats, it was always said that there was a stranger sense in the air from the people who lived there. The villages thought it might be from the girls which had unfinished business with the killer.

Suggested Elements: a) Flashback filmed from the T.V to show Kirsty before she was snatched. Similar to a scene in Saw, explains how she was taken.

b) Reminiscences - the ground floor in the snooker is a considerable seen to have a store room where the killer keeps his victims.

c) Film illustration - clips of the killer walking round investigating the area, these will be included in the title sequence.

e) Possible re- enactment - of Kirsty being locked in the seller and the girls finding her there with the killer stood behind her. Establishes the setting and atmosphere for the audience.

Treatment for 2 minute film Lisa Clayton and Dale Hill

Programme: Collection 2000 (working title)

Duration: 2 minutes approx.
Programme (all film) suggested for a sequel. This will be in production after the film has been released has been released, the realiablity on distributors will affect the production of the sequel.

Audience: The suitable age for the film will be 15 and over. It will be prefered be both genders, it will also appeal to an middle age audience due to the sub genre being thriller.

What has already happened: A young teenage girl had gone missing a few months ago at an old theatre studios where they used to have drama lessons, herself and friends had gone to investigate the location due to it looking mysterious. That was the last time the girls was seen. She was taken during the time the girls where walking up the staircase to look on the second floor, she was walking at the back when the three of them heard footsteps getting closer to them. With a blink of an eye she was taken, her two friends Charlotte and Laura where frantically shouting her name when they noticed one of the back rooms was open, there she was tied to a chair making no noise. The girls attempting to set her free when the killer jumps in front of them, they run back into the corner with their holding each others hands, shouting Kirsty's name.

Resume: The beginning of the 2 mintue films starts when Laura and Charlotte go back to the old studios due to realising a few months later that they have lost Laura's brothers jacket and he has told Laura that she must pay for it if it isn't returned. They enter the studios, it is gloomy and dark, nobody has revisited it since the last night they were in there. They are alert at all times, flashback keep coming to them of the previous event of when Kirsty was taken from them. Everywhere they look they think they have seen her. They hear foot steps comimg towards them, they turn round and to make themselves aware and killer is standing in front of them, staring at the both of them and breathing heavily. They turn and run to back of the studios and hide in the curtains as they wait for him to go past, their hearts racing. As they make themselves aware of where about they are in the theatre they look above and notice Laura's brothers jacket hanging from above. A frequent tapping comes from the side wall, they beginning to shout for Kirsty, she reply's with a scream.

Suggested Elements: a) Flashback filmed from the T.V to show Kirsty before she was snatched. Similar to a scene in Saw, explains how she was taken.

b) Reminiscences - the ground floor in the snooker is a considerable seen to have a store room where the killer keeps his victims.

c) Film illustration - clips of the killer walking round investigating the area, these will be included in the title sequence.

e) Possible re- enactment - of Kirsty being locked in the seller and the girls finding her there with the killer stood behind her. Establishes the setting and atmosphere for the audience.

List of title sequence elements. Dale Hill

• Producer
• Distributor
• For example 'Universal Pictures'
• Main actors/actresses names
• Music by..
• Screenplay by..
• Edited by..
• Production design
• Directed by..
• Film Title.
• Dark close up shots to establish the scene without giving too much away.
• Spooky music
• Flashing lights.. (strobe)

The scene is a old snooker hall. Dark lighting. Could have strobe light to flash & light detail as texts & graphics roll over. Snooker balls could be picked out as detail, & some of the dark doorways.


White or grey text could be used, with possible flashes of red.

Title Sequence. Dale Hill

Inspiration for our title sequence.

“When I did the effect for the title I used…a fish tank that was about four feet wide by two feet high. I put smoke in the fish tank and on the back of the tank I put the title that was drawn on an animation cel and behind that I had a piece of plastic garbage bag which I stretched over a frame and behind that I had a light pointing through the letters. When I photographed it, I put a flame from a match to the plastic. The plastic would open up and let the light through the letters. That is how the letters look like they form and burn on with the [light] rays. It was a simple process but we went through a lot of takes; one take only formed the letters “N.G.”

NOTE: On a film set, the mark of “N.G.” or “N.F.G.” is taped to any equipment that does not work. No good.

Reviews of similar films - Rebecca McBain

Similar films:

The hole: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0242527/usercomments

This thriller really does keep you on the edge of your seat throughout; it is very dark, very creepy and has a terrifying atmosphere.

The story is quite simple really, it relies on strong characterisation and good dialogue.

Instead of being a slasher or a horror it is a thriller with a horror twist. This makes it better – it may not be as scary as you expect but it is a better story and is creepy rather than schlocky!

The Grudge: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0391198/usercomments

Jump scenes rule the day here. That's right, this baby is stocked with jump scenes! And they're manufactured frequently and shrewdly enough to keep you in a constant state of unease.

This is a movie that's heavy on atmosphere and freaky imagery.

The Grudge does a great job of keeping you guessing. You never really know where it's going, and since the story isn't linear you really have to pay attention.

I think it works fairly well, but one of my complaints is that near the end everything is wrapped up and explained rather quickly.

Take note of the lack of dialogue in the movie, yet how much emotion is conveyed.

Its scary because for a culture that has spirits watching over every little thing you could think of, having a few spirits who's purpose is to cause pain is pretty serious.

The skipping about in the timeline is done very well as well.

HellBent: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0356159/usercomments

It serves up plenty of scares, but it also has a sense of humor which keeps the tone light and fun.

It's scary as hell, gruesome in a couple of well placed scenes, and funny without weakening the tension.

And the creators of the film were damn smart to write sympathetic characters we could relate to.

Make no mistake, this is classic slasher territory.

"Hellbent" doesn't play the self referential game that most modern slashers do.

At times, the movie is tense and, I must admit, the last part got me on the edge of my seat.

Music Ideas. Dale Hill

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMfoRqbS-Ko

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zo4r6yVdONE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkfLAvYmeXs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLlI6LzMXeo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=km4HwnN8nTg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wfp2KkDioi8

Lisa Clayton - Film Script

(Laura is alone in the old projecting room. She looks round for people hiding in the darkness, she grabs her bottle of water from in her pocket in case of anyone jumping out on her, after Laura has discovered that no one appears to be about she shouts Charlotte.)



(The door opens slowly with Charlotte in her coat zipped up & her scarf wrapped tightly around her neck. She walks over to Laura & grabs her hand frantically. They keep looking around for somebody walking across the creaking floor boards.) 




CHARLOTTE

Laura you got that bottle handy?

PAUSE:

CHARLOTTE

If somebody jumps us!

PAUSE: (She walks over to Laura & grabs hold of her hand)

LAURA

Just chill out, dunt look like anyone’s here though does it. Keep looking for Kirsty’s jacket. Am telling you she’s still in here

(Quietly)

LAURA

Look over there, thats where he grabbed her.

(Laura blinks. Flashback of when Kirsty was grabbed & taken away by the killer, the girls become distressed as this revisits their thoughts.) 



PAUSE: (Laura turns to Charlotte & looks at her with fear in her eyes.)

(CONTINUED)

CONTINUED:

CHARLOTTE

Laura a cant deal wi’ it in here, its freaking me out. Too many memories of last time, a se it’s that room, where he had her tied to chair. Why dint he take either of us! Must have sumart about her. A think there’s more to this than we think ya’no.

PAUSE: (Looks of deep thought.)

CHARLOTTE

She must of been here before he snatched her because any killer would have taken us all so there wouldn’t be any way of him getting caught!

(Charlotte starts moving around frantically. She keeps looking over her shoulder after every step she makes as she walks with speed and frantic breathing behind Laura.)



PAUSE:

LAURA

To be honest a dunt know what to think anymore! A just wanna find this jacket & get out of here.

(Laura shakes her head as she keeps looking around the room waiting for the killer to appear.)



(The girls continue to walk with a progressive look over their shoulder. As they walk closer to the staircase, another flashback comes to them when Kirsty was getting dragged by her feet up the stairs. She falls into an unconscious state, due to her head been hit on the stairs as she is being dragged.) 




CHARLOTTE

Laura am not even kidding did you hear that!

(CONTINUED)

CONTINUED:

(Dramatic banging happens from the back room, the girls begin to scream. Another flashback comes to them, Kirsty was
 screaming whilst being isolated at the back of the room unable to move due to the killer was looking deviously at her, Laura & Charlotte stood from the corner looking helplessly.)

Written By Lisa-Marie Clayton

Lisa Clayton - Sub genre (thriller)

Thriller is board genre of literature, they are characterised as fast pacing, frequent action, they usual include a resourceful here. Literally devices such as suspense, red herrings and cliffhanges are used regularly to help dramatise them. Thrillers are often shot in foregin cities, deserts, polar regions or high seas. They are the type of films know to promote intense excitement, suspense and a high level of anticipation with similar feature of suspense films.

Examples of thriller film:

The Return

The restless sales representative of a transport company Joanna Mills travels from Saint Louis to Texas in a business trip. She is haunted by violent

visions and after meeting her client, she visits her lonely father. On the next morning, she decides to visit La Salle, a small town where she has never been before, but she had recollections of many locations. She lodges in a hotel and later she meets an

d is befriended by the local widower Terry Stahl, who helps her from an aggression. Her daydreams and nightmares increase and she becomes obsessed for disclosing the truth about her visions of a brutal murder of a woman in a barn. Along her investigation, Joanna gets close to the killer and feels that her life is in danger.

Hellbent

Two gay men on a date are murdered the night before Halloween in West Hollywood, California. Eddie and his friends Joey, Chaz and Tobey are going out the following night to the West Hollywood Halloween festival when they encounter the psycho, who sets his eye on them. The killer stalks them through the festival as Chaz parties, Joey chases his jo

ck crush, Tobey tries dressing in drag, and Eddie pursues Jake, the bad boy he wants to get to know better. Not until the very end do you find out who dies and who survives their night of terror.

Location Shots. Luke Greenslade

http://www.hoylandphotos.co.uk/latestphotos.htm

Character profiles - Rebecca McBain

Character 1

Actress: Rebecca McBain

Character name: Laura Martin

Gender: Female

Age:18

Appearance: Brown hair, mid-long length. Quite tall, average build.

Personality: Is a very outgoing and bubbly person. However, after the events that have taken place she can be quite withdrawn and quiet at times. Seems to be the stronger character in terms of keeping the situation in control as well as keeping other characters calm. Can be seen as the more dominant character, taking lead where it is needed.

Costume: Part 1: Casual, jeans and vest top. Part 2: Casual, jeans, vest top and jacket with trainers.

Character 2

Actress: Lisa-Marie Clayton

Character name: Charlotte Holmes

Gender: Female

Age: 17

Appearance: Dark blonde hair, Long. Small and slim build.

Personality: Kind, caring person. Can be quiet and keep her thoughts and feelings to herself, rather than sharing them. Likes to take a step back in situations and let others take the lead. However this doesn't effect the fact that she likes to enjoy herself and joke around with her friends.

Costume: Casual clothing, Part 1 - Beige trousers, Vest top, Jacket. Part 2 - Leggins, Long dark coat, Boots.

Character 3

Actress: Dannielle Riddiough

Character name: Kirsty Creech

Gender: Female

Age: 19

Appearance: Quite tall, Slim, Short black hair

Personalilty: Very bubbly with a get up and go attitude, Doesn't take life too seriously but has been known to have a few problems with family. However doesn't let this get in the way of enjoying herself.

Costume: Casual clothing - Dark

Character 4

Actor: Luke greenslade

Character name: Steven Primrose

Gender: Male

Age: 19

Appearance: Dark brown/Black spikey hair, Tall, Quite big build.

Personality: Has lived a sheltered lifestyle and can be seen as an intimidating person. Has been known to have seen professionals due to disturbing past experiences which has led to the way he thinks and reacts in situations. Is known to be an evil and cruel person.

Costume: Black Morphsuit and dark jacket.

Lisa Clayton- Genre of Horror films

Plots involve death, supernatural or mental illness. Horror films are often combined with science fiction when the menance or monster is related to a corruption of technology, some of previous films which are genred to be horrors interprete from acienent myths.

Early horror movies are largely based on classic literature of gothic/horror genre, such as dracula, frankinstein and the Phantom of the opera. More recent horror films in contrast, often draw inspiration from the insecurities of life after World War II, giving rise to the three distinct, but related sub-genre: the horror-of-personality.

The last sub-genre, may be seen as a modernised transition of earlyer horror films, expanding on their emphasis on supernatural agents that bring horror to the world. Horror films have been dismissed as violent, low budget B movies and exploitation films. Some horror films incorporate elements of other genres such as science fiction, fantasy and thriller.

http://www.filmsite.org/horrorfilms.html - looks into the detail of the history of horror films and gives examples of past horror films which were successfull.

Lisa Clayton - Classification & Target audience

The classification we have decided to give our film would be a 15 certificate. We have chasoen this over 18 as our film contains scenes of strong threat and menace and we feel it would be too strong to be rated 12a yet not severe enough to be rated an 18 certificate. Following BBFC guidelines as to 15 certificates: http://www.bbfc.co.uk/recent/films.

The target audience we are aiming for would be 15 - 25 year old's as films of this genre are most popular with this age range and mostly with males although are film could appeal to older generations and to other sexes.

Lisa Clayton - Films of a similar genre

Attached are some examples of other films that match the genre we are aiming for in our film:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5CvZGv8yNs - The Ring

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obw488aLfaM - The Grudge

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0E75vi3ETc - The Hole

Lisa Clayton - Storyline

Storyline - Two girls are in an old theatre studio, where they used to have drama lessons. They had gone back here because they were looking for evidence as to why their friend had been tortured and never returned, they are looking for clues as to whether there friend is dead or alive as no body was ever found. Flashbacks come to them during their search when Samantha was taken by the kidnapper. She was taken during her private lesson, Charlotte and Laura had been waiting outside for her before she was taken. During their search a loud noise startles the pair. Suddenly the kidnapper appears forcing the pair back into a corner. The pair scream and shout out for Samatha whilst the kidnapper approaches, all the while over the noise the two make, a continous tapping can be heard from somewhere in the darkness.

Production Targets. Dale Hill

Targets..
Research a film each/ Opening sequence of:
The Hole
The Grudge
The Ring.
Idea for the full film storyline
Characters & character profiles
Production company name
Research on certificates
Look into lighting & other effects
Post pictures of proposed location
Titles & how they will fit into the opening sequence