queer have become a popular scene in television. The horror industry is notable for its depictions of both monsters and representations of queer. The body of the queer monster tends to mirror creatures from mythologies and classic horror. The things that go bump in the night, that are dangerous, on the run, and appalling. The horror series Penny Dreadful, created by John Logan, gives the audience a never before seen representation of queer horror on television. In Logan’s Neo-Victorian…
works on film remakes as a cultural phenomenon. The contributors to this collection focus on the multiple ways in which horror, science fiction, and fantasy films have been remade and analyze them through a range of perspectives from the philosophical to the technological elements that reside in them. The compilation of these essays all argue that the remakes of horror, science fiction, and fantasy films reveal our recurrent fears, anxieties, and hopes for the future, while offering the…
unique way to bring their imagination to life. One thing most authors share in common is that they all go through many rejections and failure attempts till they become successful. Stephen King is an author of many horror fiction books. The way Stephen King wrote books was to believe that fiction was the truth inside a lie and that’s what made him a unique successful author. On the other hand, Wally Lamb was also a very successful author who got his books published after many rejections. The…
antagonist or protagonist. Today, I will compare two books with many differences and make a verdict on which is better in my opinion. I enjoy horror novels, and after looking at the cover and reading the back, I was especially excited to read this one. What was great about this novel is that it felt as if you were actually in the movie theater, watching a horror movie, because it’s extremely descriptive, and painting a mental picture is anything but tough. The characters,…
Glazers (2013) ‘Under the Skin’ and Hitchcocks (1960) ‘Psycho’ masterfully convey ideas about character identity while creating an atmosphere of dread and horror. Although both ‘Under the Skin’ (Glazer, 2013) and ‘Psycho’ (Hitchock,1960) are vastly different films, (as one is a fantastical science fiction film while the other is thriller horror). Hitchcock and Glazer manipulate elements of the mise-en-scene such as setting, framing, sound design and costuming for dramatic effect. Framing and…
Hungry for Horror: Based on the Works of Stephen King What aspect of horror makes it such a popular genre of story and film? Are the large viewing crowds attracted to mysterious plots or maybe the bloody special effects? Or is there an ultimately deeper reason for the intrigue? In Stephen King’s article, “Why We Crave Horror Movies” he accurately asserts that it is the fear-facing elements, the establishment of normality or safety, and the peculiarly evil sense of satisfaction that is derived…
The definition of suspense according to dictionary.com is a state or condition of mental uncertainty or excitement, as in awaiting a decision or outcome. In the short, suspenseful film Alma, directed by Rodrigo Blaas, a little girl named Alma ends up being stuck inside a doll, even though she has signs around her to help her know she was in a bad situation. Blaas created a suspenseful tone by using the techniques of setting, camera work, and sound. These techniques made the tone suspenseful for…
Keywords: Drive, Drive Reduction, Emotion Summary: The article that I read involved why people enjoy fear. In the article, it mentioned that the levels of dopamine that someone has comes down to the mix of genes, the environment, and early development. The article states that the people tend to remember scary situations than they are to remember positive experiences. An example of this may be going through a haunted house. If you have a positive association with a haunted house, you will likely…
Horror nights has pumped the hearts of many who dare to attend Universal Studios Hollywood. It is a place of realistic fears and horrors chasing down every soul- making every horrifying creature come to life! The man behind the experience and creation, John Murdy! John Murdy finds himself standing at the top of his career! He is now creative director for various films, rides, attractions, and special events at Universal Studios. At age 10 he had a clear idea of what he wanted to do with his life…
The shining is a horror fiction novel by the author Stephen King. Stephen King is famous for his novels in the horror genre and The Shining is just one of the many thrilling books he has written. The Shining tells the story of a family of three: Jack Torrance, his wife Wendy Torrance, and their son Danny Torrance and the winter they spend at the Overlook Hotel. The Shining tells a great horror story, but what makes it a memorable book is the amount of detail that Stephen King provides the reader…