Evaluation-Representation

From the research we carried out, we were able to see certain tends in horror films, this was apparent regarding gender particulary. There were certain stereotypes, which I have addressed briefly in my codes and conventions evaluation, that we felt we should stick to.

We decided from the research that we carried out, it would be fitting to use a female as our main character and victim. We decided that by having our villain as a male character it would create an interesting balance, as we have a stereotypically helpless women and a evil, strong man. This allowed us to keep to the codes and conventions and represent a traditional horror film.

In the photos above we can see the kidnapper, he is dressed in a big hooded jumper and jeans. As he is the dominant character, this conformed to the stereotypical view that males are the dominant sex. We ensured that his face was covered to create tension.