PDF-(BOOS)-Knowing Fear: Science, Knowledge and the Development of the Horror Genre

Tracing the development of horror entertainment since the late 18th century this study argues that scientific discovery technological progress and knowledge in general have played an unparalleled role in influencing the evolution of horror Throughout its many subgenres biological horror cosmic horror and others and formats film literature comics horror records humanitys uneasy relationship with its own ability to reason understand and learn The text first outlines a loose framework defining several distinct periods in horror development then explores each period sequentially by looking at the scientific and cultural background of the period its expression in horror literature and its expression in horror visual and performing arts. 15 points Rusted Armour Grants the Brood Horror a 5 Armour save 10 points Skyre Claws Grants the Brood Horrors attacks the Armour Piercing and Magic How is the image connected to the Horror genre?. LO: can you identify the characteristics of the Horror genre?. C/W. 8. th. Sept.. Which cover is the best and why?. LO: can you identify the characteristics of the Horror genre?. Unit 25: Film Studies. Film Genre: Horror. Horror History. the . first horror films burrowed their ideas from gothic horror writers such as: Bram stoker and Edgar Allan Poe. . As cinema developed the horror genre grew larger, with the German expressionists bringing us the silent era (1920’s-1930’s), which brought Germany into the International film industry. Over the years we have seen monsters (vampires, werewolves, 1930’s-1940’s), murderers (Norman Bates, 1960’s), Ghosts and possession (The Exorcist, Poltergeist 1960’s-1970’s), Slashers (Freddy, Jason, Pinhead, 1980’s). . INTRO LECTURE. DePaul University – Brian Schrank, PhD. Stephen King’s hierarchy of emotion. “I recognize . terror. as the finest emotion and so I will try to terrorize the reader. But if I find that I cannot terrify, I will try to . ”. -H.P Lovecraft. What is Horror?. Horror films aim to . trigger an . emotional . response . from . their audience. They do this by playing on the audience's most . primal fears. . They often have . And the roots of Horror. Fiction Genre . Evolves over History. 1. Prose . 2. Novel . 3. Romance. Gothic (Terror). *. Horror . (. Slasher. , . Psychological. ,. scifi. , fantasy). Prose vs. Poetry. Define- Non- . and a little HORROR. Horror Definition. Horror films are unsettling movies that strive to elicit the emotions of fear, disgust and horror from . viewers. They startle the viewer through the means of macabre and the . Video by: Alex Galloway. ENG 233. October 8, 2015. Edgar Allan Poe: A History. Born in Boston to two actors. His mother and father were not that successful.. His father left the family in 1810, and his mother died in 1811. . Tutorial. Demonstrate in-depth and critical understanding of a media genre.. Medium = film. Genre = horror – prototypical genre. Sub-genres and hybrids = teen . slasher. ; thriller; torture-porn. Conventions (common features) = female victims, final girl, monstrous . Looking at what scares us. Defining thrillers. Thrillers have the fear and concept of danger, but thrillers have a stronger sense of suspense and the chase.. Defining terror. Terror. is usually described as the feeling of dread and anticipation that . Fiction Genre . Evolves over History. 1. Prose . 2. Novel . 3. Romance. Gothic (Terror). *. Horror . (. Slasher. , . Psychological. ,. scifi. , fantasy). Prose vs. Poetry. Define- Non- . rhyme . Poetry . Standardization. Differentiation. Genre conventions. Character types. Setting. Narrative patterns. Themes. Visuals. Teen humor. CONVENTIONS. ensemble of idealized teenage characters. high school setting. non-fiction. Michael,Blaise,Allen,Robert. ,. Main idea. The main idea is about the lives of cowboys and what they do. . Vocabulary. Cowboy. Cattle. Campfire. herd. Trail. Railroad. Galloped. fact. Cowboy live on . Introduction to Horror Complete the following three “quizzes” and be prepared to discuss your results  Quiz #1 How long would you survive in a horror movie? https://www.buzzfeed.com/adamellis/how-long-would-you-survive-in-a-horror-movie?utm_term=.leNVn9reVe#.