Genre Selection

 My Genre Selection

For my film opening, I'm leaning towards the horror or drama genres. The ideas I've brainstormed for my opening have all leaned into these sort of genres based on my research, so I know my final choice will fit in best with those. Both have the approaches I discussed wanting to include previously, mystery and conflict, so I know whichever I go with I'll be able to include either approach. I researched both horror and drama to give myself a better understanding and compare both to what I had in mind. 

Horror

Horror's goal as a genre is to evoke fear or disgusts into it's audience. These films usually deal with dark themes and topics like monsters, apocalyptic events, and religion. The horror genre has common factors like fear, suspense, and plot twists. These help ensure that the audience will continue to stay engaged with the film. Both sound and lighting also play a huge part in a horror film, the use of low-key lighting and shadows develops the mysterious aspect necessary for the plot twist. 

Sinister (2012) used a lot of important elements to create an extremely fear evoking film. The element of suspense and mystery throughout the film creates a fear in the audience. 

Drama

Drama's goal as a genre is evoke emotions or thought into it's audience. These films deal with social themes that are told by storytelling and performance. The drama genre has key elements like plot, characters, and conflict. These elements work together to develop the story and keep their audience watching. Sound plays a huge role in drama. The delivery of lines from actors, music, and overall soundscapes help bring together the overall tone the film is conveying to their audience. 

Good Will Hunting (1997) had an incredible use of line delivery to develop the story and emotion of the film. The use of both conflict and characters in the film hooks the audience in the plot of the film, connecting with the audience.