Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Why do we watch scary films?

Why do we watch scary films?

Dolf Zillman:
The transfer theory tells us that by experiencing negative and scary imagery. It intensify our feelings, our positive negative feeling. We enjoy seeing seeing evil getting beaten and vanishing because it makes us feel pleasure and relief.


Glen D. Walters:
1) The tension and suspense, created by micro-elements in the film and the narrative. Along with the manipulation of formula. It's not realistic (Unrealism), the idea that it is not real so that it's fine for us to watch, knowing it's fictional.

2) Relevance. The fears explored by the audience, have to be revelent to the audience. They have to believe in it.

Aristotle:
1) Catharis is when we let out our violent feelings out by watching negative or violent things to fulfill our violent feelings and desires.



Glenn D Walters


Dolf Zillman
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