house of frankenstein and the day the earth stood still- ellie gcse

5
Science fiction film 1940: House Of Frankenstein

Upload: ellieschool123

Post on 26-Jan-2017

108 views

Category:

Science


0 download

TRANSCRIPT

Page 1: House of frankenstein and the day the earth stood still- Ellie Gcse

Science fiction film 1940:

House Of Frankenstein

Page 2: House of frankenstein and the day the earth stood still- Ellie Gcse

Promotion• IMDb rates house of frankenstein as a 6.2/10.

• House of frankenstein is apart of the frankenstein ‘series’ which was very popular.

• Frankenstein films were seen to change film, they created a new love for horror and science fiction fantasy. The frankenstein films also created a theory: ‘just because we can, does it mean we will’.

• Frankenstein films were highly popular amongst several people as they were mixtures of genres, creating a wider audience. Being a continuation of other frankenstein films house of frankenstein hit the box office!

• Even in the 1940’s the house of frankenstein had merchandise such as a key chain.

Page 3: House of frankenstein and the day the earth stood still- Ellie Gcse

Codes & Conventions/Representati

onWhy is House Of Frankenstein considered a science fiction film?

It has a number of codes such as mad doctors, monsters and the non human things which convey science fiction. The film suggests things which were/are not yet happening for example brain transplants it is

futuristic and therefore science fiction.The ‘What If Question’

Nature vs Nurture: Frankenstein films follow the nature vs nurture debate. Can you teach something/someone to be evil or are they born that way. If

someone isn't nurtured then what happens to them.Negative or positive responses?

Negative, you need to be nurtured to learn right from wrong.

Page 4: House of frankenstein and the day the earth stood still- Ellie Gcse

The day the earth stood still

• The film wasn't actually the most thrilling however it was least around the midst of an Anti-Communist in Hollywood, the film used a science-fiction story to comment on the madness of a nuclear arms race that guaranteed the destruction of humanity. Which was controversial and caused quite a stir.

• IMDb rating: 7.8/10

• The film is very well known as its still around now, merchandise is still selling and remakes have been made.

Page 5: House of frankenstein and the day the earth stood still- Ellie Gcse

Codes and Conventions/Representati

onThe day the earth stood still is a science fiction as its about a alien landing on earth which is a futuristic belief. The film is dealing with creating a peaceful society. As the alien lands it tells people that they must live in peace otherwise they will be destroyed as they are a threat to other planets. This is telling the people fighting at the time the film was made (the cold war) that they are affecting themselves and the planet so they must stop. The day the earth stood still is scene as a liberal message.

The day the earth stood still is very reflective

on the time it was set. Mostly through costume, in the

1950’s people were feeling strong elements of conservatism and

anticommunist. People were dressing in a very

conservative manner. Men in particular would wear grey suits whilst women wore

dresses with heels.In the film this was shown

through the costumes of the characters.