Micro and Macro analysis of opening sequences

Micro analysis of the horror movie The Texas chainsaw massacre:

Constant use of strange sound effects or music to intensify the events and make the audience feel uncomfortable. Use of dark lighting from bright lighting to create a sinister atmosphere and a deadly vibe. This way the audience are able to know if and when the characters are in danger. Also, the use of a slow and fast pace camera movement and full face shot build tension.

Macro analysis:
A group of young teenagers come across a family of cannibals. Typical of choosing a young group of friends as they tend to cause mischief or trespass on isolated areas.




Micro analysis of the horror movie The house of wax



Intense sound effects and music used in moments of trouble and danger. Various use of camera shots from different angles to emphasise the horror and keep the audience at entertained and at question. Dark lighting and shadows throughout that adds to this idea of




Macro analysis
A group of teenagers get into some trouble on their journey so they go look for help and they enter an area which is isolated and a place that is not listed on any map, without their knowledge. So they are trapped and one by one a the friends are tortured or die.








Micro analysis of the comedy movie The hot chick

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