Thriller Research Film NoirFilm Noir- Hollywood's classic Noir period lasted from the 1940s to the late 1950s 'Film Noir' was a name given to films by french film critics after the war, they noticed The trend of darkness and black themes used in detective and crime films at the time. Plots Characters and SettingsOften has flawed characters, many of heroes of film Noir are often portrayed as Bitter Characters who are maybe alienated from society, generally this carries on in till they Save a girl or something to this significance. Other archetypical characters are: Villians, crooks, government agents, corrupt Characters, gangsters, policemen and politicians. Murder is frequent in film noir's film plots, or an character bitter with jealous or greed Seeking to get revenge. Film Noir settings are often linked to America and Urban Settings and lots of American Cities like New york, Los angeles and Chicago other common conventions of these Settings are Night clubs, strip clubs and gambling dens. Most Characters Smoke aswell espically characters like the main hero and femme fatele/
Ideology Film Noir films are usually about a hopeless, corrupt character who are in un-wanted or Doomed situations, they usually are used to expose the corrupt nature of people and cities Lots of Film Noir was made just after the war so a lot of feelings of loneliness, anxiesty and Isolation are explored in these films Main themes are moral corruption, evil, alienation, bleakness, paranoia and guilt, shows the brutal side of Humanity.
Visual style/ structure Visual style- Film Noir uses light a lot to produce effect, for example shadows for dramatic Effect and create a different Mood or atmosphere. Film Noir is also renound for using Dutch Angles, low angle shots and wide angle shots and Lots of distorted shots to create a sense of confusion and mystery or potential danger. Film Noir also uses a lot of shots where character's faces are half covered in light and the Other half in darkness. Structural and Narrative pointsLots of Film Noir Films use Narrators and Narration to structure the films, classic Noir usually Uses first person Narration. Lots of modern Film Noir uses experemental structures for example; fight club and Pulp fiction Flash backs are also frequently used to create a sense of confusion and distortion.
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Horror Setting- Usually set in Isolated places, in the middle of nowhere or an empty house this way There is nowhere for the main victim to run to or find help. There is also usually a use of pathetic Fallacy where the weather reflects the sinister themes of the film, with stormy and dark weather. Also dark alleyways and inclosed places are common to create a sense uncertaninity and the Feeling of Isolation. A lot of dark colours are also used in Horror Movies, such as black and red, these are used to Create a more sinister mood these colours also suggest danger and death. There's also a big use of props such as weapons such as guns, chainsaws and other weapons Also there is usually a lot of religious props and themes common in Horror Movies, such as bibles Crucifics etc, a common theme of Horror is to show the corruption of Religion some show satanic Themes as links to death in Horror. . There also can be themes of the supernatural where the film may be based on Ghosts, witches and zombies. LIGHTINGLighting is also used in Horror Movies, a lot of shadows are used to create the feeling of tension And frighten the viewer. It can also be used to determine the personality of a character and Portray them has an evil character as if their face is covered with darkness they will look more Sinister and a potential threat to the victim. Horror films also use sound to create effect for example exaggarated diegetic sound will allow Tension to be created.
Narrative structure - Horror Generally there is usually a group of friends or people who are attacked by a antagonist, the Last person left usually a protagonist is left till the end of the movie then usually killed by The antagonist when he has a chance of survival. Many of these Films may be left quite open ended so perhaps lead to a sequel (you might Not find out who the antagonist is) A sub-genre of 'slasher films' has structures such as; a man may be affected badly by Accident or event in his life this may change him physcologically and this may lead them To become a murderer etc. TYPICAL THEMES- evil v Bad, religion, childhood, insanity, lust, suicide, super natural Revenge.
Action Adventure Films Settings- The settings are usually in Urban places, like cities where there are lots of Obstacles for fights, stunts etc. Exotic places are also used. Props- Guns, machinery, knives, cars, motorcycles and windows and other objects to be Broke and smashed. Characters- The main Protagonist is usually a Man, who usually is on a mission to do Something. In lots of Action Adventure Films there is a female character who often Gets saved by the protagonist and there are usually other male antagonists who are Mainly foreign for example in James Bond movies. Common Events- Flash backs, Fights, mass destructions/ explosions, chases, stunts And often a motive for the main protagonist to complete and a obstacle he has to Overcome. There is also usually a build up of chase sequences and problems throughout The film to increase Tension.