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The Scream
In this essay I intend to analyse the opening sequence of a popular modern horror film, Wes Cravenn’s “ The Scream”.
The Scream is a psychological thriller, directed by Wes Craven who has written and helmed such films as the original “A Nightmare on Elm Street”, “The People under the Stairs”, “Shockers” and “Wes Craven’s New Nightmare”, which was nominated for best feature film in the 95 “Spirit Awards.
In “Scream” his most recent film, he takes the typical slasher horror genre a step further. ... We discover that the killers in “Scream” are obsessed with horror movies, using them as a source of ideas and advice on how to pull off the role of an effective serial killer. ...
Horror films often use the same or similar narratives; “Scream “ is no different. ...
The killer in “Scream” is often represented by typical horror conventions. ...
Wes Craven uses certain icons of horror to ensure “Scream” has a position in the horror genre. ... They are never used to the victim’s advantage in the opening sequence of “Scream” but later in the film are used to stop or stun the killer. ... In “Scream” due to the combination of ringing and screaming which is used in the opening sequence it is then used to intrude and abuse the victim. ...
The mask, a popular horror icon is modernised in “Scream”, its stretched, screaming, pained, white face is horrifying and familiar. It is formed ironically from the face in the famous painting by Francis Bacon “The Scream”. ...
The most original aspect of “Scream”, which sets it apart from so many other films, is the debate about the horror film genre which is part of the narrative.
Approximate Word count = 2914
Approximate Pages = 11.7
(250 words per page double spaced)
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