Dark Carnival

Night of the Living Dead, released in 1968, directed by Gorge A. Romero and Carnival of Souls, released in 1962, directed by Herk Harvey, are two popular movies in the horror genre. Both low budget and filmed in black and white, captivated audiences with their filming techniques and psychological impact. Night of the Living Dead better represents the horror genre than Carnival of Souls because of its use of characteristics, stereotypes and technical components throughout the film. A typical…

is a small town where where life for Will and Jim is extremely mundane. However, on a night in late October, they are called to something much greater when the carnival comes to town. In the novel Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury, it is up to Will Halloway, Jim Nightshade and Charles Halloway to save the town from the carnival. In Something Wicked This Way Comes, Ray Bradbury uses character archetypes to help the characters overcome their fears and weaknesses while on the journey.…

The catacombs were repeatedly described as dark and damp (867, par. 21, 25; 868, par. 37, 52; 869, par. 72; 870, par. 89). It was a small, confined space (869, par. 68) that provided the isolation needed to perpetrate the perfect crime. The description given by Poe for the catacombs is what gives…

“The Cask of Amontillado,” by Edgar Allan Poe, is a short story told by a man named Montresor who seeks revenge on Fortunato, for insulting him years ago. Montresor runs into Fortunato at a carnival, and lures him into his catacomb by mentioning Amontillado, a fine wine. Fortunato plays a jester at the carnival, having no clue of his fate with Montresor. Poe sets the majority of the story in the catacombs, and the central idea is revenge. Poe portrays the central idea of revenge with the…

Ray Bradbury characterizes Charles Halloway as paternal and hopeful through his changes in attitude when talking to Will, his scuffle with Jed, Mr. Dark, and him trying to revive Jim. This characterization can be seen through,” For being a good man is a fearful occupation; men strain and break in two,”(Bradbury135) “I soon saw you were wiser, sooner and better, than I will ever be…”(136) and how he is paternal enough to be truthful and be fatherly to Will who he feel he hasn’t been able to…

anticipation created through the montage in this sequence are constructed through multiple techniques, which include Hitchcock’s use of sound, time, and editing. Thesis This sequence of suspense begins at the carnival with Bruno following Miriam on the boat before they reach the tunnel. The setting of the carnival is supposed to be fun and light hearted but in this sequence this feeling is lost because the viewer knows Bruno’s…

states “The thousand injuries of Fortunato I had borne as I best could, but when he ventured upon insult I vowed revenge.” (L 1-2), these heavy words showcase Monmontresors hate and sets a very dark tone for the rest of the story. The reason the language that Poe uses as seen above creates such an unforgettable dark tale comes from the fact that the main character feels so much rage for a person just from getting insulted by them. The fact that we do not know what exactly happened between these…

It was August 21st, 2014. The day I would leave to go on a Disney cruise! My grandparents and I were going on a 3 night cruise to Nassau, Bahamas. When we arrived at Port Canaveral the ocean breeze was like heaven. First the Carnival Sensation Departed. Then our ship departed from Port Canaveral around 2:30 PM to the ships musical horn playing “A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes”. The Next Morning We arrived in Nassau. I woke up at 8:00 AM on August 22nd to find the ship still in the ocean, but…

young boy discovered a carnival tent, and within it, a man who would change his life, and consequentially, the lives of thousands of others. The boy found just what he needed: an instruction to “live forever”, that would greatly affect his future and inspire him to become the revolutionary writer that people know of today. Hand in hand, the elusive magician Mr. Electrico, led little Ray Bradbury into a tent, to teach him about magic, mystery, and life. Along with the carnival phenomenon, Ray…

give readers a unique perspective. The use of setting and irony also play an important role in helping the audience understand a character. In the short story The Lottery, Jackson uses literary devices such as setting and irony to characterize the dark side of a seemingly innocent town. Irony is the contrast between the readers’ expectation and reality. Shirley Jackson strategically uses the title “The Lottery” to give the reader the idea of comfort and wealth. The audience quickly finds out…