Theories

When learning about the theories used in horror films, we were inspired by Carol J Clovers theory, the final girl. This is because as a female it makes me feel proud that the girl was able to solve the mystery and out-smart the killer instead of a guy.

Another theory we had learned was about the cultivation theory, this is when it is believed that TV has a big influence on consumers which may make them think in a certain way. Some cases such as the Jamie Bulger case have lead some theories such as the hypodermic theory (this is when consumers are believed to take in everything they watch) true to a slight extent. It can be true to a slight extent as two kids were believed to have seen Chucky and re in-acted, the violence on a younger child Jamie Bulger, however if the hyperdormic theory was true then more brutal crimes would occur.

When learning about Propp and Todorov's theory we decided to use Todorov. This is because e were able to relate a horror film more to Todorov's theory rather than Propp. We decided to use Todorov's extended theory than his original as it was more structured along for a horror film, also the horror films we had seen such as Halloween they seemed to have followed the theory. This is how we used Todorov's theory in our film.

Exposition- this is the introduction of the film we are introduced to

the main characters, Alex and Lucas when they are younger.

Development- the story then develops when Lucas goes missing in the

woods, whilst playing hide and seek with Alex at the age of 5

Complication- Lucas returns back into Alex’s life significantly 13 years later

on their 18th birthday for revenge of him being abducted when he was

younger, however no one knows that Lucas is suffering from multiple

personality disorder

Climax- Lucas dies in the process of him attempting to murder his twin

sister Alex, good triumphs evil

Resolution- Alex kills her twin brother Lucas, and everything eventually

goes back to normal