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WRITING YOUR CRITICAL FILM ANALYSIS PAPER Write a 1000-word critical paper in response to a horror film selected from a list provided by the instructor.
On the film Get Out FORMAT FOR WRITING YOUR CRITICAL FILM ANALYSIS PAPER Write a 1000-word critical paper in response to a horror film selected from a list provided by the instructor. This paper should be typed, double spaced, with pages numbered using Times New Roman font size 12. This analysis paper is a response to the writer/director’s articulation of gender and race in the horror film genre in relation to the topic of urban legends.
You should use secondary sources to support your claims as necessary. See the list provided by the instructor for selecting your film. No animated films or cartoons may be used for this assignment. Organization of Movie Analysis Paper Introduction In this section, you should in the first paragraph introduce some basic details about the film including the title, basic plot, year released, director, writer, major character (stars) of the film, box office, production costs, and some minor details about the film’s reception by professional reviewers.
You also want to discuss the connection the film has to the subject of urban legends. Do you agree or disagree with the director’s interpretation of this subject? How does the film reinforce or contradict stereotypes about gender, race or class? Why? The Body Component: Some Guiding Questions for Writing Your Paper Identify and discuss racial and gender stereotypes in the film. Can you identify the major elements identified by Clover that she claims exist in every horror film? Discuss these elements as they appear in your chosen film. How does this film compare or contrast with urban legends? How do the filmmakers challenge racial and gender stereotypes? Conclusion In this section, you should provide a summary of the topic and some concluding thoughts on the value of the film to the study of urban legends in popular culture. Citations: You are not an expert on the subject and neither is Wikipedia; therefore, you actually do need to provide in text citations and a works cited page from outside sources. You should draw upon relevant course readings on urban legends and horror films to support your analysis.
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