Popular Film (Horror)

Description

Flashcards to remember theories and facts about the films Last House on the Left and Drag Me to Hell
Rebecca Cooling
Flashcards by Rebecca Cooling, updated more than 1 year ago
Rebecca Cooling
Created by Rebecca Cooling almost 8 years ago
8
0

Resource summary

Question Answer
What is the Psychoanalytic theory? Basic fears
What is the Catharsis theory? Watch violent stuff to rid self of aggression
What is the Excitation Transfer theory? The negative feelings created by watching horror films intensifies the positive feelings when/if hero wins
What is the Curiosity and Fascination theory? I don't know - ask Ellen
What is the Dispositional Alignment theory? Watching because audience likes to see the bad guy get punished
What is the Sensation Seeking Scale theory? If you like rollercoasters and adrenaline stuff you'll like horror films more
What is the Gender Socialisation Theory? SNUGGLE THEORY A male and a female are watching a horror movie. Male enjoys it more if female is scared. Female enjoys it less if male is scared.
What is the Societal Fears theory? Fears that have grown because of society which have been embedded into the audience's mind to create fear
When was Last House on the Left released? 2009
Who are the important characters in Last House on the Left? Mari - main character Paige - bestie Justin - son of evil people Krug - Justin's dad - microwave guy Francis - hand blender guy Sadie - Krug's girlfriend Emma - Mari's mum John - Mari's dad
When was Drag Me to Hell released? 2009
Who are the main characters in Drag Me to Hell? Christine - main character Clay - boyfriend Rham Jas - the psychic guy Mrs Ganush - demonic old lady Lamia - demon (possess goat)
Show full summary Hide full summary

Similar

Postmodernism
x.lollipoplaura.x
French New Wave
Rebecca Cooling
Basics of Horror
emilyralphs
Film Exhibition
Lewis Drummy
Film Industry Exhibition Flashcards
Nicholas Girauld
Vertigo
jhipkiss1994
War and Peace in Canada
epicg123
Hot Fuzz Characters
Rebecca Cooling
When a Woman Ascends the Stairs: Basic Facts Flashcards
Ethan Soffe
SECTION A
Mabel South
Film in Britain and America
g.e.brockwell