beginnings of film history the issue was ironically the containment of women. Megan Stem Wade states in her research paper on gender in postwar class room films that from 1946 through the 1970’s there were films called social hygiene films in which mini movies were watched in educational settings serving as the base example of how men‚ and women should act in societal settings. The films had titles such as “What to do on a date”‚ which served to encourage abstinence‚ and waiting ‘til marriage‚ while titles
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is one of the most classic horror movies ever known. It invokes man’s greatest most primal instinct “Fear”. This film has created a lot of controversy between the church and producer. The church saying that it is the work of the devil and that a demon lives in the film. While the producer says it is just a scary film. Either way there is no doubt that with the special effects and storyline this movie still remains one of the greatest scary movies of all time. The horror theme is created in many ways
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The Outcast Archetype Movies and films are important parts of not only our education‚ but also our life. Some teach us historical information or life lessons‚ and some just make us laugh. When we watch movies‚ we realize that many characters are just like us. As Linda Seger says‚ “Whatever our culture‚ there are universal stories that form the basis fall all our particular stories.” (Seger 386-387). One character that always seems to steal the audience’s heart is the one that doesn’t always fit
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The first horror movie I ever saw I can remember like it was yesterday I walked into a dark movie theater the first time without my parents excited and scared all at the same time‚ it was my first time seeing a horror movie. It was the summer of 1984 everybody was talking about this scary movie that they had saw with this scary guy with knives for fingers. Yes I am talking about the first Nightmare on Elm Street. It was Supposed to be one of the scariest movies ever to come to a theater
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Raven. The movie is a detective horror film that describes an alternate way Edgar Allan Poe spent the last five days of his life‚ saying he chased after a serial killer that recreated his stories. Many people in America go to horror movies and‚ as told in a study by Andrede and Cohen‚ the people that approach-as apposed to avoid-these movies actually get a positive affect from watching these movies. In Paul Huggin ’s article‚ he shows that‚ yes‚ we do watch horror movies just for the adrenaline rush
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counterpart‚ demonstrate the vast difference in horror films of today and those of the 1970 ’s. While the original was a catalyst for a paradigm shift in the world of horror cinema‚ the 2004 remake is a bold reminder of how far the genre has come. While sharing a title and an overall basic plotline‚ the similarities stop there. Separated by more than two decades‚ these two films are a prime example of the speed at which technology and society are advancing. If horror films have said anything about society
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The relationship between travel and horror is emphasised in the journey from civilization to wilderness. The movies‚ The Descent and Splice‚ both prove the aspects of this journey which include‚ ignoring warning signs from the ’other’ to either turn back and return to civilization or signs of the ’other’ becoming stronger. Then‚ those who ignore the warning signs are punished or killed by the ’other’. Finally‚ those who survive the wrath of the ’other’ have problems re-entering or re-connecting
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James Cameron’s “Titanic” and Nick Cassavete’s “The Notebook” although two tragic movies are two of the most romantic tales ever seen. Two loves found by destiny. In Titanic‚ Rose is a wealthy young girl forced by her family to marry rich to secure her place in society and Jack is a poor young artist that won his ticket to the Titanic in a card game. “The Notebook” tells a similar story of a forbidden love of two young souls who are distend to be together. These two films similarities can only be
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passionate about the actor‚ Benedict Cumberbatch. I know all of the lines of the movies Cumberbatch is in. This summer‚ I went on a Sherlock Tour in London and experienced the places Cumberbatch was in. I have a life-size poster of Sherlock and a calendar of Cumberbatch in my room. At night I love to watch the early episodes of “Sherlock.” A movie I really don’t care for
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original Evil dead you will not find many horror films as near and dear to horror film fanatics’ hearts as this classic. Although it is now out-dated and known as a low budget film; these qualities are what made it such a great horror classic. Lacking the luxury of relying on a gigantic Hollywood budget and fancy effects the director used ingenuity to captivate people’s minds. Needless to say‚ it worked. Fast forward to 2013 and the remake of the original horror classic was released. The new Evil Dead
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