Horror Sub-Genre: Zombies - F.L

Analysis:

• One outstanding feature is the use of pro-filmic effects, such as makeup. Each photo heavily uses makeup to create a mutilated/skeletal look. This emphasises the idea of death, and reinforces the idea that zombies are possessed, cannibalistic creatures.
• Another common feature is the directorial style of desperation and group force. A large amount of the photos all show the zombies as grasping for someone/something; this depicts them as murderous, desperate characters. This re-emphasises the idea that zombies are more animalistic than human.
• A more stereotypical, and generalised feature throughout all of horror, but featured within these photos, is the use of low-lit lighting. There is heavy use of dark, or dimmed lighting to create the idea of the unknown, and zombies appearing from no where. The lighting also emphasises the makeup and compliments the dark, deathly nature of their face.
• All photos demonstrate the idea of ‘pacts’ and groups. This suggests that a common idea about zombies is that they work collectively, as a dominant force. From this you can learn iconic ideas surrounding the zombie genre, and from the range of sources of these photos, you can understand that the idea of zombies working as a group, has been around for a long period of time.
• A final, common feature is the use of a medium close-up, the use of this camera angle could be to clearly show the make-up and facial expressions, but also to contextualise the zombies and show any surroundings/other zombies. This allows the audience to appreciate the characters costume and makeup (to allow them to understand the character) but also to see them within the context of the film.