Techniques Used in Producing the Stunning Horror Movie "Scream"

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Until 1996, American horror films had become disgustingly sad, desperately looking for a kick-start, yawn-filled predictability was the best we could expect. Then finally, we were able to leap out of our seats and gawp at Scream. It’s witty, clever, dangerous and fresh. With that giving hope to the horror movie genre, it was adhered by an amazing sequel. Who can forget the amazing one time prequel to the stunning trilogy of scream? Back in 1996 it came to haunt us… The brilliant director as we know of, Wes Craven; the maker of ‘Nightmare on Elm Street’; the horror movie maestro; the punch-back ultimate thriller; the complete package to your nightmare, came forward with the horrendous starter to what became as the invention of slasher genre film, not forgetting that it was a major box office success. SCREAM…. What more can I say, the title says it all. From start to finish the velocity of your heart never stops as a result your eyes will be chained with the screen. You will find yourself hunched up in the corner furthest away from the T.V screen without realizing that craven has yet made himself another victim of his movie…… and yet you’re forced to give away and let the suspense gobble you up. The intensity is just terrific, petrifying and devastating. Watch it, if you can…..If not…..“Then it’s a DEATHWISH”. The stunning premise is simply a young girl’s battle for survival against a brutal, retchless killer. Who, not for one second will let you take your eyes away from the screen. He stalks us, makes us feel the pain and not knowingly, he makes us scream for our life. It’s definitely not a setback, relax and enjoy kind of film but rather the opposite, in a good way. A bravura opening five minutes winds the tension up brillian... ... middle of paper ... ...reatened and attacked by the movie’s murderer. It’s done expertly well, the cinematography and sound makes for a great introduction to the movie. There are three don’ts to this movie; DON’T ANSWER THE PHONE; DON’T OPEN THE DOOR; DON’T TRY TO ESCAPE. This movie will give you a blood-curdling experience on a terrifying rollercoaster ride. The gore and violence will churn your inner organs and will put you on the edge of a cliff. It’s spine-chilling, eye-popping…. what more do you want? I will hate for you to miss it. Those, whose penchant are horror films; you’re missing out on the complete nightmare. I’ve seen it 3 times and it still chills me in the most predictable scenes. Do not watch it alone, you’re in for a complete torture. God help you but no one is going to help you when you’re dead-locked with the movie. Remember craven is haunting us. It’s a DEATHWISH!!!

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