JH: Genre and Concept development

JH: Genre and Concept development:

• In the lesson on Monday 28th 2013, we had a group discussion regarding developments to what genre and concept our production should consist of. From previous, research into both psychological horrors and thriller films we needed to precisely specify on what type of film this production should be.
• In Georges research he studied into one horror and one thriller film, 'The Ring' and 'Scream 4' respectively. From analysis on each film there were various techniques of which George thought could be replicated effectively into our own production to create an atmosphere and understanding of the production. From 'The Ring' techniques that seemed applicable included changing the cutting rate from slow to high in order to create tension and climaxes as well as the manipulation of silence to reinforce the mood created from the horror film. In addition to this 'Scream 4' also inspired us to think about using tension and the build up of climaxes through various techniques in our production.
• In my own research, like George I also researched a horror film and a thriller. From my horror film opening of 'The Shining' the suspense of the music and setting gripped the audience, however lack of plot made me more fond of the second opening analysed being 'A Nightmare On Elm St.' This includes various techniques that reinforce the psychological horror genre effectively whilst introducing the credits including blurs, pans and use of sinister props in mise-en scene.
• During discussion we concluded that it would be more fitting to create a psychological horror such as 'The Ring' and 'A Nightmare On Elm St.' as well as incorporating some themes and ideas from thriller films especially from 'Scream'. 
• Once the genre was roughly decided upon we thought about plot ideas and where to film. I suggested due to the theme that a woodland area or abandoned house would be good for a psychological horror as I knew the location of both of these which would be perfect for filming.
• Unfortunately, by the end of the lesson there was not enough time to fully discuss plot, however the idea of someone and their friend getting lost in the woods due to supernatural ghosts haunting them was my personal idea. However, further disussion will of course be needed.