Wednesday, 12 July 2017

Case Study of a Film Production Company- Dark Castle Entertainment




Dark Castle Entertainment

Dark Castle Entertainment is an American production company which specialises in horror movies. The company formed in 1999 by Joel Silver. The company is a division of Silver Pictures which is now associated with Universal Studios.

When the company had first formed they had aimed to remake Castle’s horror films however after two remakes Dark Castle Entertainment had gone onto producing original material.

The company’s most popular film produced was Orphan which made $12 million at box office. Dark Castle Entertainment had also produced Ghost Ship, House on Haunted Hills and Thirteen Ghosts.

 


Horror Movie Story Line

As a group we split and summarised each scene so we are clear on what happens in each scene.

Wednesday, 21 June 2017

What is a horror film?

What is a horror film?

Horror Films are designed to cause dread and alarm, and to frighten and invoke panic in the audience. It’s our worst fears and horrors of the unknown but at the same time its entertainment for viewers and invoke an adrenaline rush. Viewers enjoy watching horror films because of the adrenaline rush and the because of the fear of the unknown. It acts as an enigma. It is also the thrill and fun factor in being scared and watching horrific images.

Horror movies go back to over 100 years ago. Horror movies may include elements such as ghosts, demons, witches, vampire and supernatural occurrences. It also maybe comedy horror, action horror, psychological horror, supernatural horror and horror drama. Horror films effectively center on the dark side of life, on the forbidden and strange, alarming events.

Final Film