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Write a written analysis of two horror films
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Write a written analysis of two horror films The horror genre is characterized by the attempt to make the viewer experience dread, fear and terror. Some of the most common elements include vampires, zombies and werewolves. One of the films which I am going to analyze is "Halloween" by John Carpenter which starred Jamie Lee Curtis and Donald Pleasence. This film was made in 1978; this was considered the film which started the "slasher film" genre. This genre was continued in dozens of violent movies throughout the 1980s. Halloween grossed over $60 million, and was a surprise hit; it was one of the most successful independent films ever made. The meaning in this film, I believe, is the idea that everyone who dies in the film is sexually promiscuous, while the "innocent" virgin heroine survives. With the main character "Laurie" a virgin, she is able to escape mostly unharmed as does Tommy...
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