- make a list of expressionist film techniques that have become linked with gothic horror.
- shows the emotion and psychological states rather than being realistic.
- distorting and exaggerating shapes and lines
- non-naturalistic set design
- dark story themes
- Chiaroscuro Lighting (lots of contrast, very dramatic)
- Dramatic shadows
- Dramatic movements by actors
- one particular technique, chiaroscuro(the contrast of light and dark) is particularly memorable in Sweeney Todds attic room. what are the key features of this setting that develop chiaroscuro?
- Think about the same technique (chiaroscuro) and its presence in sleepy hollow. can you describe a setting in SH that utilizes the same technique?
- Expressionist film making also favours to develop and idea. how is colour used in Sweeny Todd and sleepy hollow? pay particular attention to the connection between past/present.
- A feature of gothic horror is claustrophobic fear that there is no escape. consider techniques that are present in both films that develop this fear.
- What is the ‘hammer horror’ style? Describing its feature and explain what influences you can see in the two films.
- the red blood is a distinct feature of both films. what is its purpose?