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(Horror)

Scream 4

The main characters used in scream 4 are Sydney Presscott, Dewey and Jill. It is set in the town called Woodsboro Massacre in America where numerous murders are happening to the people who live in the town as soon as Sydney Presscott returns. The mood of this film is very frightening and scary as it is a horror and the film leaves you on the edge of your seat as to what will happening next, bringing the audience into the film. The narrative hook is that somebody who is dressed in this mask is trying to kill everybody and the three main characters are trying to work out who is doing this and why. The sound is very low threatening sounds, deep and unreassuring and as the killer is trying to attack the music gets faster and faster.  The title is used at the beginning only it is red, blood like the reinforce that someone is going to die and that it is infact a horror movie. 

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(Romcom)

Pretty Woman

The main characters used in Pretty women are Vivian (Julia Roberts) and Edward (Richard Gere). It is in Los Angeles where Edward is on a business trip and falls in love with prostitute Vivian. The mood of this film is very happy, emotional and content, it is such an enjoyable film to watch. The narrative hook that Edward is trying to show Vivian how good life can be without having to sell herself to strangers and they slowly fall in love and realize how perfect they are for one another even though there life's are so different. The sound is very romantic, a lot of piano is played to show the audience the love and passion for one another. Also very happy and upbeat music is also used throughout. The title is pink, to show to the audience once again that this is infact a very girly, romcom mostly targeted at women.

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(Comedy)

The hangover

The main characters used in The Hangover are Phil, Stu, Alan and Doug. It is based in Las Vegas where the four best friends are there to celebrate Doug's bachelor party where infact it turns out to be the biggest nightmare of their life. The mood of this film is extremely funny, it will have you laughing throughout because of the adventures and problems they get themselves into. It is a very happy and filled with moments as softhearted as they are crude. The narrative hook is that they are in Las Vegas for Doug's bachelor party, but because Alan drugged them the night before they went out they cannot remember a thing and they have lost Doug the day before his wedding. As they search for him they find out all types of mischief and trouble they actually got into. The sound throughout is very funny music, to reinforce that this is infact a comedy and we are suppose to find it funny what is happening to them. The title in red and gold flashing, just like the lights in Las Vegas.