Week 1 - Genre

As mentioned in previous post, horror is among my absolute favorite genres, and the one that I selected for my movie opening project. In particular I envision my work being at least somewhat similar to the opening of Wes Craven's legendary production Nightmare on Elm Street. Its masterful use of indoor space to create a claustrophobic effect and lights and sounds to add tension are both things that I believe epitomize the genre. Horror is just as much about fast-faced action as slow-paced scenes, and the movie does both excellently. I prefer classic horror movies such as Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho, William Friedkin's The Exorcist, and the works of Stephen King, but exceptions do exist, mainly Ari Aster's Midsommar. This film follows a young couple who become embroiled in increasingly disturbing events when their friend takes them to their hometown in Sweden, which happens to be home to a deranged sun cult. I was considering something similar as a plot device that I can use in my opening, as my infrequent horror writings often feature celestial bodies such as the sun and moon as the main villains.