English Work
Movie genre
Terror
Participants:
Kauã Santos Guedes
João Otávio Spósito Silva
Arthur Suzigan Oliveira
Mateus Barbosa Silva
Terror Genre
What are the characteristics of this
genre?
The horror genre is characterized by creating fear and tension through elements
such as a dark atmosphere, suspense, and the unknown. Many stories explore dark
and oppressive settings, unpredictable villains, and vulnerable protagonists,
heightening the sense of impending danger. Furthermore, horror often addresses
universal fears, such as death and the supernatural, making the narratives impactful
and engaging for the audience.
The horror genre has distinct characteristics that provoke fear, tension, and
suspense.
Here are some of the main ones: Dark and oppressive atmosphere: Dark
environments, ruins, abandoned places.
Presence of the unknown: Supernatural elements, terrifying creatures.
Suspense and tension: moments of silence before a scare or unexpected twist.
Vulnerable protagonists: The main characters often face extreme danger and need
to find ways to survive.
Exploration of universal fears: Horror uses themes such as death, isolation, and the
paranormal.
1.“The Conjuring”
Gender: Terror
Duration: 1 hour and 50 minutes
Launch: 13 of September of 2013
Synopsis
Harrisville, United States. A couple (Ron Livinston and Lili Taylor) moves into a new
house next to their five daughters. Inexplicably, strange occurrences begin to scare
the children, the father, and especially the mother. Concerned about some marks
appearing on her body and a series of scares she has experienced, she decides to
seek out a famous couple of paranormal investigators (Patrick Wilson and Vera
Farmiga), but they decline the invitation, believing it to be just another
misunderstanding by people frightened by pipes making noises at night or things of
that nature. However, when they agree to visit the location, they discover that
something very powerful and evil resides there. Now, they need to find out what it
is and why all of this is happening to the family members. That is when the past
begins to reveal a demonic entity wanting to continue its path of evil.
2. “Annabelle”
Gender: Terror
Duration: 1 hour and 38 minutes
Launch: 09 of October of 2014
Synopsis
In Annabelle, John (Ward Horton) found the perfect gift for his future wife, Mia
(Annabelle Wallis): a rare antique doll with a beautiful dress. Mia is quite happy with
her gift; however, her excitement about the doll wouldn't last long. One night, their
home is invaded by members of a satanic cult who, seeking to complete a ritual,
violently attack the couple. After spilling blood, the cultists are apprehended. What
the couple didn't expect is that, even after some time, the consequences of this
invasion would continue to terrorize their lives, especially when supernatural
occurrences involving the doll begin to permeate Mia's life.
3. “The Pope's Exorcist”
Gender: Terror
Duration: 1 hour and 43 minutes
Launch: 6 de April of 2023
Synopsis
Inspired by the real files of Father Gabriele Amorth, Chief Exorcist of the Vatican.
The priest performed over 100,000 exorcisms in his lifetime and passed away in
2016 at the age of 91. Amorth wrote two memoirs – An Exorcist Tells His Story and
An Exorcist: More Stories – detailing his experiences fighting against Satan and the
demons that seized and possessed people with their evil. The film, being the
portrayal of the real-life character, follows Amorth (Russell Crowe) as he
investigates the terrible possession of a boy and ultimately uncovers a secular
conspiracy that the Vatican desperately tried to protect and keep forgotten.
