Movie Convention Research: Scream 5

What elements (Conventions) of the genre that you chose to base your final task on does this movie have?

Now scream is a saga however I found that all these movies including Scream 5 follow a suspense genre. Follows a number of clichés that I'll try to replicate. In this case there is also a lot of gloomy lighting. Gives you an uneasy sense. Lot of outfits or locations. Which give you an uneasy feeling. We also have various special effects that enrich the film, as well as quick camera changes. All produce a frightening imagery. Tilt shots, for example, increase excitement, as can uneven camera tracking views. Which cause nervousness, and low or distant viewpoints to create a suspenseful/scary image. More effect.

What elements (Conventions) of the genre did the movie have that you like?

Now believe it or not I liked that this film had almost a close contact with the killer but stayed very mysterious (acting) and hidden at most times. More suspense. This caused a more horror effect while having suspense. I liked this and I'd highly try to put this on my film.

What elements (Conventions) of the genre did the movie have that did not appeal to you?

Opposingly, I didn't like the characters as I didn't feel connected. Less attractions. Although this is much by preference. I liked it more in Scream one where there were more teens that I felt connected to. I would definitely avoid this type of cast in my case. 







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