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Media Studies - Hollywood Film
Seminal texts - Horror films
Watch the following clips/trailers. Make notes on how the genre has developed over time.
The House of the Devil
This short film is regarded as the first horror film and was made in 1896 by Georges Méliès. It is interesting that even in the early days of cinema, film makers were using horror spectacle to impress audiences! How is the genre established?
The Haunting
Robert Wise’s The Haunting (1963) is a film that has received acclaim from both horror fans and general film audiences. Pay close attention to the mise-en-scene and the representation of women in this trailer.
Poltergeist
Tobe Hooper’s Poltergeist was a mainstream horror hit. It depicts an intrusive supernatural force invading an everyday suburban milieu. What sort of themes is horror tackling here?
