THE HISTORY OF HORROR

THE GOTHIC  NOVEL

1. Who invented the G.N? The inventor of the gothic novel was Ann Radcliffe

What was the title of the first G.N? The title is The Castle of Oranto.

When was it first published? It was published in 1764

2. Which basic elements of horror do you remember from the introductory lesson?

1. Use strong, pervasive tone.
2. Fera or death
3. The dark
4. Scary places
5. Creepy, crawly things
6. The blood
7. Spooky music
8. Disfigurement of the protagonists.
9. Lightning and thunder

3. Choose one of the topics on descovering literature and write a post.

Mary Shelley, Frankenstein and the Villa Diodati

This article was written by Greg Buzwell on May 15, 2014.

Mary Shelly was the woman who wrote Frankenstein.
Mary unconventional life up to the summer of 1816, along with the company in which she found herself in June of that year.
 The vital spark that gave the novel life however was Lord Byron’s suggestion one evening at the Villa Diodati, as candlelight flickered within the house and lightning flashed across the surface of the lake outside, that those present should turn their hands to the writing of ghost stories.
Frankenstein was a story of scientific transgression and a cautionary warning about the need to take responsibility for one’s actions.

Mary Shelly

THE PSYCHOLOGICAL HORROR STORY

1. Who is Edgar Allan Poe? Was an American writer, poet, critic and editor best known for evocative short stories and poems that captured the imagination and interest of readers around the world. His imaginative storytelling and tales of mystery and horror gave birth to the modern detective story. 
2. When and where was he born? Poe was born on January 19, 1809, in Boston, Massachusetts.
3. What was he famous for? He was famous for his romantuc, writer, poet, critic and journalist. He was a renovator of the Gothic novel, especially remembered for his horror stories.
4. Did he get married? Yes, Poe married his cousin Virginia when she was 13 and he was 24.
5. How did he die? The reason for his death is unknown
6. Name some of his most famous works: 
7. The black cat 
8. The well ans the pendulum 
9. The crimes of morgues Street
10.   The oval portrait
11.   The Tell-Tale Heart 
12.  The story of Arthur Gordon Pym   
13. The Raven  The stolen letter

Alfred Hitchcock

1. What his nickname? His nickname was The Master of Suspense
2. What was his famous horror film?  His famous horror film is Psycho (1960)
3. What was his main contribution to horror? He's best remembered for his contributions to two film generes in particular: The horror and suspense. Perhaps Hitchocock's most important contribution to horror films was his frequent use of the subjective camera to reveal a character's vision.

Comic relief

1. What is the comic relief ? Comic relief usually means a releasing of emotionals or other tension resulting from a comic episode interposed in the midst of serious or tragic elements in a drama.
2. Why is it used in horror films? This generally occurs when the work enters a dramatic moment, but the caracter continues to be comical regardless.

comic relief