'The devil inside' Script and camera angles

The devil inside-Connect the cuts scene


Rachel – Maria
Charlie – Maria’s daughter
Georgia – Camera operator

What we're going to need

• A camera
• A red pen for cuts on Rachel's arm
• A desk
• Two chairs
• A brush for Rachel's hair
• Script

Time and place

Monday
During school - either at lunch or during the lesson

Using Mrs Scales camera

Using a classroom that is free

Script

Charlie – Maria (Rachel looks up) I’m your daughter

Rachel – Connect the cuts (over and over.. pause) Do you know how to connect the cuts? (Shows arm with cuts. Heavy breathing)

Charlie – Did you do this to yourself?

Rachel – (Looks up, shows lip with first two fingers, see cross. Come here signal, shuffles forward on the chair and leans close) It’s against gods will you know? (Eyebrows raised, wide smile. Pause) Screams (flings arms, stand up, puts head back and repeats)

Charlie – (Runs away)

Camera angles

Bird’s eye view – showing Rachel and Charlie sitting, Rachel left, Charlie right.
Side close up – Charlie says 1^st line
Close up – Rachel’s expression, zooms in.
Over Rachel’s shoulder – Rachel and Charlie edge of screen, Rachel roles eyes
Close up – Charlie, even closer than before
Close up – Rachel’s face while she says “Do you know..”
Zoom on to arm – shows cuts, camera goes downwards at an angle and follows Rachel’s arm down
Follows up – Rachel’s fingers up to her face, so she can show lip
Close up of Charlie – while she says “Did you do this to yourself?”
Over shoulder – view looking at Rachel, Rachel signals.
Two shot – Close up more of Rachel then Charlie
Stays following - Rachel as she goes mad and Charlie exists

'The devil inside' - connect the cuts

The scene that myself and my group are going to create is from 'The devil inside' and is 43 seconds long. We decided to use the short clip above, because it was simple and could be easily recreated with the three of us for our first attempt at filming a scene.

Four film opening picture analyses

'The Conjuring' 

A demonic entity lays claim to family living in a secluded farmhouse, prompting them to seek the aid of two renowned paranormal researchers in this tale of possession inspired by actual events. The story gets under way as paranormal researchers Ed (Patrick Wilson) and Lorraine Warren (Vera Farmiga) evaluate a mysterious doll discovered by a trio of young room mates in 1968. Believing their house to be haunted by the spirit of a deceased young girl, they give the girl permission to inhabit the doll, and soon their lives become a waking nightmare.

    Frame 1: A family, consisting of parents and children.
    Frame 2: A worms eye view of a large house in the dark.
    Frame 3: A lecture/ presentation from two people in front of an audience.
    Frame 4: 5 young girls and a mother, with credits written over the top.
    Frame 5: An extreme close up of the female dolls eye.
    Frame 6: People circled around with their hands out performing some kind of ritual.
    Frame 7: The title credit.


Here is an image that represents the childish theme of the film:

Here is a gif of what can be assumed as the main family in the film: 

The gif to the left depicts two images of a family in monochrome; the first shows 5 young girls with a man, presumably their father and the second of the same 5 girls; however, with a woman, presumably their mother. The images are shown on a projector and are flipped by male hands. The usage of the males hands alternates from the female centred images.


Here is the opening title for 'The Conjuring':

 Here is the music from the opening:

 Click here for the music

 The ensemble of violins play in a minor key, building tension and creating an eerie feel. Violins are a traditional horror convention in horror films. Scientists have discovered that harsh, discordant and unexpected sounds are used in horror films to imitate the frightened screams of animals. They have found that horror films typically have a rise and fall of pitch in the music and a large amount of crescendo's, this can be seen in the opening music 'from the conjuring'

'The Strangers'

A young couple staying in an isolated vacation home are terrorized by three unknown masked assailants. They are tortured until finally they are brutally murdered.

   Frame 1: Red smoke/ mist with a black silhouette
   Frame 2: Text - based on true events
   Frame 3: Text - Sets scene
   Frame 4: Large house in the middle of the woods
   Frame 5: Car with a hole smashed in. Two boys with bikes in the distance
   Frame 6: A large blood spatter


   Here is one of the first images that the audience view in the opening:

'The strangers' was inspired by true events:

What does the opening suggest about the style of the horror:

The music from the opening:

Click here for the music

The music, like many other horrors is eerie, spooky and full of suspense. Towards the middle there is a crescendo and throughout there are long, low notes played on an orchestra of string instruments.

'The Taking'

Two strangers must discover a way to escape a sinister family who wishes to sacrifice their souls to an evil presence.

      Frame 1: Title - The Taking
      Frame 2: A woodland path
      Frame 3: blocked view of a girl through the leaves
      Frame 4: cabin in the woods
      Frame 5: A dark figure and a blonde girl in the woods
      Frame 6: close up of blonde girl with blood on her face
      Frame 7: Worms eye view of a tree

'Haunter'

The ghost of a teenage girl who has died years ago alongside her family has to reach out to a girl from the land of the living to save her from suffering the same fate. In this process, the teenage girl (Lisa), must try to wake her family up from the unknowing sleep they have entered which has caused them to relive the same day repeatedly.

   Frame 1: Institution
   Frame 2: The title - Haunter
   Frame 3: A butterfly flying around the credits
   Frame 4: The butterfly flying around the credits and jars with peoples holograms trapped inside
   Frame 5: butterfly landing on a jar with a butterfly trapped inside
   Frame 6: An old mans eye, with a skull inside the pupil
 

Film Genres

"Genres do not consist only of films. They consist also, and equally, of specific systems of expectation and hypothesis which spectators bring with them to the cinema, and which interact with the films themselves during the course of the viewing process. These systems provide spectators with the means of recognition and understanding." - Steve Neale (1990)In my opinion, the quote above sums up film genres and why they are important, as for each genre the audience has different expectations of what they are about to see. For example, if a horror movie did not have any screaming, violence or any other horror film convention, it is likely that the film would not be very popular.

Action

A fast paced, adrenaline filled, high tension film that usually includes a hero that has been thrown into a series of challenges that include; physical violence, fight scenes and frantic chases. An example of this would be 'James Bond'

Adventure

A group of characters or singular character go on a journey; either, a quest of some sorts to resolve or find something, they embark on a treasure hunt or heroic unknown journeys. Adventure films are usually set in a time period or land that alternates from the world that we live in and may even include adapted stories of historical or fictional adventure heroes or events, these include; kings, battles, rebellions or piracy. 

The example I have used to the right is from 'The Hobbit'

Animation

A motion picture consisting of a photographed series of drawings, objects of computer graphics that work as a moving image by recording very slight, continuous changes in the images, frame by frame. Animations are well known for being targeted at children;however, recently there have been films catering for a wider range of ages.

  An example of this would be 'UP'

Cartoon

cartoons, much like animations are targeted towards child viewing, they are built of a series of colourful drawings, that are unrealistic; however, contain realistic scenes and plot lines.

The example I have used to the right is 'Scooby doo'

Classics

A classic film is one that has been filmed in black and white and has no sound, this genre was used in the early stages of the film, as technology had not quite developed yet. Nowadays, silent, black and white films are rarely used, this is because the special effects and technology ideas have developed greatly. Many people dislike classic films, as they believe them to be poorly made and without sound; however, I believe that the lack of sound can add an element of suspense to a film, the music usually suggests what will happen next, without music, you do not know.

An example of the most famous actor of this genre is Charlie Chaplin

Comedy

A film that aims to be humorous and amuse the audience by creating comical scenes. These films are designed to entertain the audience through amusing them, and often include exaggerated characteristics of real life for humorous effect. Films in this style traditionally have a happy ending.

The example I have used to the right is 'The Hangover'

Historical Drama

The historical drama is a film genre which is based around historical events and famous people, it may be exaggerated, but the key ideas will be from history. Some historical dramas are docudramas, which attempt to create an accurate portrayal of a historical even or biography, to the extent that the available historical research will allow. 

The example I have used to the left is 'Les Miserables'

Fantasy

Fantasy films have fantasy themes, usually involving magic, supernatural events, imaginary creatures or exotic fantasy worlds. The genre is distinctly different from science fiction films and horror films, as although the genres do overlap, fantasy films often have elements of magic, myths, wonder, escapism and extraordinary lands that are unlike earth.

The example I have used to the right is from 'Avatar'

Horror

Horror films often deal with the audiences nightmares, hidden fears, revulsions and terror of the unknown. Plots within the horror genre often involve the intrusion of an evil force, event, or personage, commonly of supernatural origin, into the everyday world. Horror films usually have elements that include: ghosts, aliens, vampires, werewolves, demons, vicious animals, monsters, zombies, cannibals and serial killers.

The example I have used to the left is 'The cabin in the woods'

Different forms of horror are: 

• Slasher 
• Stalker
• Thriller/Action/Adventure
• psychological
• Paranormal (vampire/werewolf
• Torture 
• Exploitation
• Splatter
• Science Fiction (aliens)
• Creature/monster

Anime

A Japanese style of motion-picture animation, characterized by highly stylized, colourful art, futuristic settings, violence, and sexuality. Anime is as unlike most American cartoons, the differences show up in many ways, these include:

·         The Artwork. Anime art styles range from the flamboyant and outlandish to the simple and colourless.
·         Storytelling. Anime doesn't shy away from epic storylines, which can run for dozens (sometimes hundreds) of episodes. The best anime, though, no matter what their length, all demand great emotional involvement from the viewer.
·        Subjects of material. The sheer range of anime shows out there means a viewer of most any other kind of TV or movies can find an anime series that reflects their interests: romantic comedy, CSI-style crimefighting, female empowerment and adaptations of classic literature.·         Cultural. Japan's history, language and worldview are inserted into a great deal of anime, Some shows use Japanese history or mythology for story ideas

The example I have used to the left is 'Totoro'

Romance

A film with romance in has a strong theme of love, there is always two or more characters that are designed to fall in love with each other by the end of the film. The characters usually encounter difficulties before they are matched with their true love; however there is almost always a happy ending. These films are sometimes called "chicklicks" and are primarily aimed at women. 

The example I have used to the right is from 'Pride and  Prejudice'

Sci-Fi    

Science fiction film use: speculative, science-based depictions of phenomena that are not necessarily accepted by mainstream science, such as extraterrestrial beings-aliens, worlds, extrasensory perception and time travel, often along with futuristic elements such as spacecraft  robots, cyborgs, interstellar space travel or other technologies. Science fiction films have often been used to focus on political or social issues, and to explore philosophical issue.

The example I have shown to the right is 'Star Wars'

Thriller

A thriller provides the sudden rush of emotions, excitement, and exhilaration that drive the narrative, sometimes subtly with peaks and lulls, sometimes at a constant, breakneck pace thrills. It keeps the audience cliff-hanging at the "edge of their seats" as the plot builds towards a climax. Literary devices, such as red herrings, plot twists and cliffhangers are used extensively. A thriller is usually a villain-driven plot, whereby he or she presents obstacles that the protagonist must overcome.

The example I have used is from 'The black swan'

War

War films are concerned with warfare, usually about naval, air or land battles, sometimes focusing instead on prisoners of war, covert operations, military training or other related subjects. At times war films focus on daily military or civilian life in wartime without depicting battles. Their stories may be fiction, based on history, docudrama, biographical  or even alternate history fiction.
The term anti-war film is sometimes used to describe films which bring to the viewer the pain and horror of war, often from a political or ideological perspective.

The example I have used to the right is 'The last samurai'

Five film analyses

 

'Psycho'

   Frame 1: The first institution - A paramount release. The original institution has been slightly altered and now has lines across it. The image is also monochrome.
   Frame 2: The title - 'Psycho'
   Frame 3: The lines shown are the transitions between the credits.
   Frame 4: Credits - listing the people involved in the film.
   Frame 5: A different style of line than shown in frame 3. Yet again the lines are transitions between the credits.
   Frame 6: The Director is highlighted as more important than the rest of the cast, as his name is written in a larger font. The font size of his name is the same as the title, suggesting that he is just as important as the title.
   Frame 7: A panorama view of buildings in monochrome.

'The Resident'

When a young doctor suspects she may not be alone in her new Brooklyn loft, she learns that her landlord has formed a frightening obsession with her.

Frame 1: The first of three institutions

Frame 2: Opening Credits

Frame 3: A close up of an eye

Frame 4: Vulnerable naked woman

Frame 5: Long shot of woman entering a room

Frame 6: A point of view shot of a picture frame with a married couple in

'Shadow of the vampire'

The filming of Nosferatu is hampered by the fact that the star is taking his role far more seriously than what seems humanly possible.

Frame 1: The second institution

Frame 2: Another institution

Frame 3: Sepia image of a grand room

Frame 4: Sepia image of a grand room with another institution written in small white writing in the bottom left hand corner

Frame 5: Sepia image of a grand room with the first actors name

Frame 6: A final institution

'Constantine'

Constantine tells the story of irreverent supernatural detective John Constantine, who has literally been to hell and back.

Frame 1: Institution that has been changed to fit the horror genre

Frame 2: White words setting the scene

Frame 3: Ruins of cross statues and white writing "Mexico", stating location

Frame 4: two men crouching in dirt searching for objects

Frame 5: Worms eye view of the man looking into the hole

Frame 6: Birds eye view of the man holding a golden dagger

Frame 7: High angle birds eye view of the man hugging the dagger

Frame 8: High angle of the man being hit by the car

Frame 9: Close up of the other mans facial expression

'The silence of the lambs'

A psychopath nicknamed Buffalo Bill is murdering women across the Midwest. Believing it takes one to know one, the FBI sends Agent Clarice Starling to interview a demented prisoner who may provide clues to the killer's actions. That prisoner is psychiatrist Dr. Hannibal Lecter, a brilliant, diabolical cannibal who agrees to help Starling only if she'll feed his morbid curiosity with details of her own complicated life. As their relationship develops, Starling is forced to confront not only her own hidden demons, but also an evil so powerful that she may not have the courage - or strength - to stop it!

Frame 1: Institution
Frame 2: Establishing shot to show location - the writing says exactly where the film is set
Frame 3: Actors/Actress names - credits
Frame 4: The Title
Frame 5: More credits and birds eye view of the introduction of a female character
Frame 6: Credits over the top of the female character
Frame 7: The female character - an FBI agent, doing training
Frame 8: Introduction of another character. The camera looks down at the woman from the mans point of view, showing difference in status, strength, etc.

History of Horror

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"If movies are the dreams of the mass culture... horror movies are the nightmares"— Stephen King, Danse Macabre

Horror is an overwhelming and painful feeling caused by something frightfully shocking, terrifying  or revolting, making you shudder in Fear. This reaction is usually caused by the description of killing, looting, and any other description something gruesome.

Horror has always been evident throughout history, as the earliest forms of horror branch from cavemen drawings of threats, camp fire myths and stories. Eventually, these ideas have developed into horror films. These films deliver thrills to the audience, as well as telling stories of the dark, a forbidden side of life (and death.) They also provide a mirror image of the anxieties and fears of era, for example; Horror movies of the early 21st century concentrate on global concerns of contagion (ie. 28 Days Later), or sound reactionary warning notes about the dangers of leaving moral absolutism behind (ie. The Last Exorcism, The Conjuring). Horror movies are a unique style of film that portray the discourse about the moral, political and societal shifts in our communal paradigms.

Horror Films usually embody fears in society, these are:

• Teenagers turning feral (wild)
  Eden Lake Trailer
  
• The apocalypse
  28 days later Trailer
  
• Science going too the extreme
  I am Legend Trailer
  
• Contagion - Disease
  REC Trailer
  
• Insanity
  The Devil Inside Trailer
  
• Family
  Mama Trailer
  
• Alienation
  The Hills have eyes Trailer