After looking at a number of sub genres associated with horror, I have decided to use the ‘paranormal’ sub genre for my media products, therefore I have decided to research this genre further.
Definition of paranormal
- adjective
denoting events or phenomena such as telekinesis or clairvoyance that are beyond the scope of normal scientific understanding: a mystic who can prove he has paranormal powers
- (as noun the paranormal)
an investigator of the paranormal
The paranormal sub genre of horror has become one of the most popular over recent years, with more and more horror movies being made to fit the conventions of this horror sub genre as it can appear incredibly realistic, and is sometimes even based on real life events. Paranormal horror films centre heavily around supernatural events and elements such as ghosts, Gods and miracles and deals with the unknown questions of life.
I have chosen to create a paranormal horror film trailer, magazine cover and movie poster because this appears to be a very popular sub genre of horror these days and focuses more on the fear of the unknown rather than make-up and effects to scare their audience.
Shannon Cotton 