Evaluation Question 1

In what ways does your production use, develop or challenge forms and

conventions of real fiction films in your chosen genre?

Conventions of a typical film in my genre

The genre that my film would fit into if it were real would be a “home invasion” horror. Typically the characteristics of a film in this genre would be things like:• Set in a single location (usually a house)• Masked murderers • Young and seemingly innocent victim

Films that would fall under my genre

• The Purge (2013)

• The strangers (2008)

• Your Next (2013)

How does my film fit the genre?

I feel that my film fits this genre because I incorporated many of the generic conventions that would be expected of a home invasion horror. Such as costume, setting and characters. I do not feel that my film would challenge the genre, as I decided to remain faithful to it in many ways.

Characters And Costumes The Victim: The actress I chose to play the role of the victim fits the conventions of a similar character in a real movie in this genre. The character is young and female, which implies innocence and vulnerability. Her costume suggest that she is youthful and middle class as her clothing incorporates bright colours, and causal fits. This is seen commonly with a victim in a home invasion horror.

The Murderer: The actor and costume I chose to use for the murderer in my film fits the conventions of my genre perfectly. This is seen in his taller and more broad physical build. His costume is perfect for a character of this nature, as I felt that the hood and mask concealed his identity and made him look menacing, whilst still looking realistic.

SettingThe setting is an important factor in defining my film as a home invasion, as there is always a strong feeling of realism in this sub genre of horror. Their for I felt it made sense to set my production in a relatively normal suburban home.