Classification

We have decided our thriller should be classified as a "15" which means it is suitable fore 15 years and over.  Here are the guidelines of a film classified "15".

Discrimination

The work as a whole must not endorse discriminatory language or behaviour.

Drugs

Drug taking may be shown however can no encourage drug use.  

Horror
Strong threat and menace are permitted unless sadistic or sexualised.


Imitable behaviour
Dangerous behaviour should not be detailed which could be copied and weapons should not be glamorised.


Language

Strong language can be frequent (for example "fuck"). The strongest terms (for example "cunt") may be acceptable if justified by the context. Aggressive or repeated use of the strongest language is unlikely to be acceptable.

Nudity

Nudity may be allowed in a sexual context but without strong detail. There are no constraints on nudity in a non-sexual or educational context.

Sex

Sexual activity may be portrayed without strong detail . Works whose primary purpose is sexual arousal or stimulation are unlikely to be acceptable.


Theme
No theme is prohibited, provided the treatment is appropriate for 15 year olds.

Violence

Violence may be strong but should not dwell on the infliction of pain or injury. However the strongest gory images, sadistic or sexualised violence is unlikely to be acceptable. There may be detailed verbal references to sexual violence but any portrayal of sexual violence must be discreet.

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Paranoia Poster

Feedback from the Class!

1. Variety of relevant blog posts.

They said that there was a good variety of posts, all relevant blog posts and easy to understand. However, they were also too brief, need more personal opinions. There were also no posts on thriller analysis.

2. Appropriate visual aids.

There was a good use of photos with the thriller theme. But, we could improve on how many visual aids we used. Also, more captions for our photos and more videos too.

3. Appropriate use of technical vocabulary

Good understanding of thriller as a genre, however a lack of technical language. Some technical vocab but could use more e.g. Juxtaposition

4. Quality of posts.

Detailed and clear in areas. Posts too brief, longer paragraphs with more detailed needed. Justify reasons for using things such as pictures/missing a few posts. Detailed analysis of films

5. Development of film

A little vague on posts explaining why they have used particular image. Ideas need to be clearer and more detailed.

Feedback from Class

From the classes feedback we can identify that we need to incorporate a lot more detail in our posts, like adding opinions, more pictures with captions, videos and reasons for why we have put the pictures on our blog. We also need too post more analysis of thrillers to show we have better understanding of the genre. Other things we need to include are; story board, thriller poster, analysis of thriller and certification. We have used good technical language in our posts but we could use more of them to make our posts more detailed and show we have a better understanding of what we are writing.

Script

[This is the script for the conversation between the psychiatrist and the victim]


Psychiatrist: So [Pause] tell me what's been going on, you told me in your last session that you've been experiencing...


Victim: [Interrupting] I am not paranoid.


[Pause]


Psychiatrist: As I was saying, you said that you've seen someone following you


Victim: I'm not paranoid, someone has been following me and it's been getting worse.


Psychiatrist: Worse? Tell me what's making it worse.


Victim: It's been happening more often, for longer periods of time. And the places, the fucking places. Sometimes I see him right near my house.


Psychiatrist: Him?


Victim: Yeah, he's quite tall. Big built, you know? Like a man. How many women do you know that fit that description?


[Pause]


Victim: The last time. That was the worst.


Psychiatrist: Why?


Victim: OK, so... Yeah, I was on my way out of college. And, I could have sworn there was some guy following me. Like, everywhere.


Psychiatrist: Did you see his face?


Victim: No.


[Pause]


Victim: I was outside, and I could have sworn this guy was behind me. So, y'know, I turned around. Couldn't see anyone or anything. So I turned back around, and there it was.


(Cuts to the psychiatrists office)


Psychiatrist: What?


[END]

Shot List

1. Opening shot of the psychiatrist (Over the shoulder shot)
2. Shot of victims feet as he walks down the corridor
3. POV of victim walking down the corridor
4. Shot of stalker following victim
5. Victim POV shot looking around to find no one there
6. Shot of victim continuing to walk down the corridor and the stalker in the distance walking past
8. Shot of psychiatrist looking at the victim in the therapy session

Thriller Names

- Strike
- Thunder
- Twice
- Shock
- Rush
- Fate
- Paranoia 


We have decided to call our thriller 'Paranoia'