As an introduction to the course I focused on researching and gathering information on the background on the concept of both horror and thriller genres. I focused on looking at where horror began and how it was first applied to film in order to gain consumer interest. From doing this I was able to identify clear links and the main differences between horror and thriller. Definitions of these can be found below:
Horror - Facing and using peoples fears to gain audience interest by aiming to excite viewers and get their adrenelin running. Tends to use scenes which are gorey and bloody and works effectivley by making the 'evil' character obvious to viewers.
Thriller - Focuses on targeting the viewers pyshcological and emotional fears creating a sinking feeling within the gut of the viewer, keeping them on a constant string which is pulled every so often to create suspense
Horror can be categorised in two different categories; horror and ultimate horror.Ultimate horror focuses on taking the unimaginable and placing it within a realistic setting. This type of horror specifically affects viewers psychologically as their most unthought fears are taken and adapted closley with familiarity and suspense. However horror is more general, focusing on the obvious, for instance monsters and blood.
Although both of these genres of film can be clearly defined and seperated there is a hybrid between the two as some components can be very similar and can be used in conjuction with one another. Elements of both genres are taken by directors and innovated to create films that are in demand from consumers.
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