The Descent: Movie Review Being stuck in a dark and unexplored cave with something hunting you that you know nothing about is on top of most people’s major nightmare list. The Descent takes the audience through some of the most terrifying experiences that they could imagine, while also slowly pulling the audience to the edge of their seat while the main characters fight for their lives. This is one of the best horror movies that I have seen in my life, the story line is very entertaining and the multiple phobias that they appeal to throughout the film allows for most people to have a nice scare. On a scale of 10 I would rate this film at a 9/10 for the great graphics, amazing story line, and some of the best acting I’ve seen in horror movies. …show more content…
The production companies that provided funds for this film were Celador Films and Northmen Productions. This movie is a British adventure, horror, thriller movie. The movie follows a group of women who go on a caving expedition, which goes horribly wrong. Within the cave the women have to face unknown predators, small tunnels, and each other. The hysteria of the women slowly increases throughout the film, which leads them to make some decisions that are not helpful to their situations. The main group of friends in the film is portrayed by Shauna Macdonald (Sarah), Natalie Mendoza (Juno), Alex Reid (Beth), Saskia Mulder (Rebecca), MyAnna Buring (Sam), and Nora-Jane Noone (Holly). The main actresses did a very good job at portraying fear through facial expressions, actions, and their voices. The acting in this movie was very good and was believable, which makes a good horror movie because the audience can sense the hysteria ; this can cause the audience to slowly become frightened, which is what horror production companies strive to …show more content…
There are a lot of long shots throughout the film that allows the audience to notice the crawlers that are on scene when the characters do not notice them. The pan movement of the camera is used a few times when the main characters enter a different cavern in the cave; this is also when tilt camera movements are normally used. The pan and tilt allow the audience to feel like they just entered the cavern, which places the audience into the film and increases the chance of them becoming frightened. Many close ups are used throughout the film; most of the close ups are used when the characters are portraying a look of fear or disgust on their faces from something that the crawlers did. For example, at one point in the film Juno (Natalie Mendoza) is laying on the ground pretending to be dead as one of the crawlers climbs over her. One of most intense moments in the film is when Rebecca (Saskia Mulder) and Sam (MyAnna Buring) are in a small tunnel between chambers and they are trying to remain silent as the crawler walks by, but then a watch goes off and the girls have to hurry and get rid of it before the crawler returns; the crawler causes some fear, but this scene also plays on some audience’s claustrophobia. A mid shot was also used in this film when the audience witnesses the death of one of the characters. The lighting was also used throughout the film makes for an eerie
poster typically has the white cowboy large, presented front and center, with the antagonists and co-stars all behind him. An iconic western, The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly, has a poster picturing the white cowboy alone. Clint Eastwood stands there tall, stoic, and singular. Typical of most other westerns, the white cowboy is the center of attention. Here, however, there are two non-white figures presented: Bart, the Black cowboy, and a large Native American chief. This movie poster has the same style as other westerns with the color and layout, but is unique in the fact that a black man is presented where a white man would normally be dominating. Once again, this makes a statement about racial improvements. Previously having a black man at
A blood-curdling horror movie has to tell a story while incorporating specific aspects that make it into the terrifying film that attracts an audience to the theaters. Using darkness, suspense, jump scares, and horrific background music, directors are able to create a movie that scares everyone. In the soon to be released film Leatherface, all of these aspects are addressed and play an important role in how scary it will be. The trailer for the upcoming thriller/horror movie, Leatherface is successful in capturing the audience’s attention by the way it uses color, camera angles, and sound effects to create a suspenseful feeling while raising intriguing questions that will persuade people to watch the film.
The Mission: Impossible theme has been around since 1966, it was used for the TV show Mission Impossible. Since then it has been covered by numerous artists, and remade by Larry Mullen, Jr and Adam Clayton from the famous rock band U2 to use in the soundtrack to the Mission: Impossible movies. It’s one of the most recognizable soundtracks pieces in movie history. The Mission: Impossible theme was originally composed by Lalo Schifrin, he has written over 100 pieces for other soundtracks, he is 83 years old. When it was first released it peaked No. 41 on the Billboard Hot 100, and when the remade version came out it peaked No. 7.
The horror genre is synonymous with images of terror, violence and human carnage; the mere mention of horror movies evokes physical and psychological torture. As remarked by noted author Stephen King “the mythic horror movie…has a dirty job to do. It deliberately appeals to all that is worst in us. It is morbidity unchained, our most base instincts let free, our nastiest fantasies realized.” (King, 786). At manageable intervals, we choose to live these horrific events vicariously through the characters in horror movies and books as a means of safely experiencing the “what if”. The horror genre allows us to explore our fears, be it spiders, vampires, loss of our identity, or death of a loved, under the most fantastic and horrible circumstances conceivable. King also points out that by watching horror movies we “may allow our emotions a free rein . . . or no rein at all.” (King, 784). According to psychiatrist James Schaller, by vicariously “experiencing contrived fears, a person develops a sense of competence over similar types of fears.” (Schaller). Horror films allow the viewer the opportunity to safely examine their fears safely and to the depth and extent they wish to do so. Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 provides the opportunity for the viewer to consider a diverse range of fears, with a little humor thrown in for balance, from the safety of a darkened room, a comfortable seat and in less than 120 minutes.
Film music has changed since the 1933 original King Kong film, produced by Dino De Laurentiis. Both versions of King Kong are products of their ages. The original film is from the Golden Age era where sound film just began. As many film makers wrestled with the basics of sound films, the technique enhanced into a much more live affect. In the latest King Kong film, which was released in 2005, and produced by Peter Jackson, sound film was much more advanced when it came to the special affects. As I watched each film, I noticed how much has changed in the style, music and sound. Also film making has come a long way and developed into something more inevitable for audiences to watch and enjoy.
The Bad and The Beautiful (1952) and State and Main (2000) are films within films that unmask Hollywood Cinema as a dream factory and expose the grotesque, veneer hidden by the luxury of stars. The Bad and the Beautiful, directed by Vincent Minnelli, is a black and white film narrated in flashback form. The films theatrical nature requires more close-ups than wide-screen shots to capture the character’s psychological turmoil. For example, Fred and Jonathan’s car ride is captured in a close-up to signify their friendship; however their relationship deteriorates after Jonathan’s deceit. While the camera zooms out, Fred stands alone motionless. Here, Fred is captured from a distance at eye-level and he becomes ostracized by the film industry and
I’m a huge fan of horror films and some of the things I really liked in this one where the music and choice of scenery. From the beginning of the film to the end, the music sounds very creepy and gives you a feeling that something is always about to happen that will have you jumping out of your seat. I really see the music as a hit or miss when it comes to horror films and I saw it here as a hit. Regarding the scenery the film for the most part takes place in a house that’s in the middle of nowhere, that gives you
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...orny” gave him his well deserved bragging rights for this mastermind film. Beetlejuice won an Oscar for best makeup and went on to win 6 other awards and 8 nominations. People liked this movie, because it was unlike the others being made in its time and was one of only few ever made from a Ghost’s point of view. The music that was used along with creative camera shots helped build excitement and kept the audience attentive. The slight raise of the volume when the camera made a close up on the fly in the cemetery along with others was highly effective with the scene action. Tim Burton was able to balance comedy and the more morbid aspects of the film brilliantly. The use of various colors, especially blue has become his trademark. All the actors fit perfectly in their roles in this movie, and their acting styles only contributed to the overall success of the film.
Sex, love, depression, guilt, trust, all are topics presented in this remarkably well written and performed drama. The Flick, a 2014 Pulitzer Prize winning drama by Annie Baker, serves to provide a social commentary which will leave the audience deep in thought well after the curtain closes. Emporia State Universities Production of this masterpiece was a masterpiece in itself, from the stunningly genuine portrayal of the characters of Avery and Rose, to the realism found within the set, every aspect of the production was superb.
IV. Film Plot: This film pretty much is all about the advances in American technology and how it affected the space race against the Soviets. It revolves around the Mercury 7 crew and test pilots competing with Soviets for the race to outer space.
Horror films are designed to frighten the audience and engage them in their worst fears, while captivating and entertaining at the same time. Horror films often center on the darker side of life, on what is forbidden and strange. These films play with society’s fears, its nightmare’s and vulnerability, the terror of the unknown, the fear of death, the loss of identity, and the fear of sexuality. Horror films are generally set in spooky old mansions, fog-ridden areas, or dark locales with unknown human, supernatural or grotesque creatures lurking about. These creatures can range from vampires, madmen, devils, unfriendly ghosts, monsters, mad scientists, demons, zombies, evil spirits, satanic villains, the possessed, werewolves and freaks to the unseen and even the mere presence of evil.
Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter is a film which combines the fantastic with the realistic, and attempts to satisfy both people’s desire for the real story and an adventure. Opening with young Abraham Lincoln’s mother’s death, the audience becomes aware of the supernatural and the role vampires play in Antebellum America. Creatures of the night rule the South in Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter and manipulate politics to sate their hunger for human blood. The story follows the young Lincoln as he trains in the ways of vampire hunting and sets out on a quest to avenge his mother’s death and decide the fate of the nation. Like any good vampire movie, nearly every scene focuses on some epic fight or action to keep the audience riveted. The movie’s
All dramatic productions feature the elements of drama. Following a viewing of the scene ‘Someone’s crying’ from the 1993 movie ‘The Secret Garden’ three of the elements of drama have been assessed. Role, character and relationships have been utilised in ‘The Secret Garden’ to create anxiety and suspense, enticing the viewer to solve the mysteries the Secret Garden presents. The protagonist in the scene is a young girl, around the age of ten who during the night leaves her room to explore her residence. The protagonist narrates the scene; she begins by stating that the ‘house seems dead like under a spell’. This makes the viewer anxious and fearful for the safety of our young protagonist. The protagonist is brave. She pushes open a door and
With this in mind, the setting and character roles ultimately made Lara Croft; Tomb Raider a compelling movie. Lara Croft’s character was seen as fierce, powerful and dangerous while other performances such as her assistant Bryce focused heavily on computer being a computer tech geek. I found that all of these characters had a specific role to fulfill and they performed really well. Furthermore, the historical accuracy for the film was done properly, the camera crew captured images and video while recording at Ta Keo in Angkor, Cambodia. Much of the movie was filmed at this temple, giving a historical glimpse of statues and architecture to the viewers. Overall, I was entertained by the movie although the plot could have been more realistic and less fabricated I’d still recommend this movie to anybody seeking entertainment.