An analysis of the form of ideology of Evil Dead 2
Evil Dead 2 is a film directed by Sam Raimi who has set out to make a film of the comicall horror genre. The story is obviously the sequel to Evil Dead and follows the exploits of the same character ?Ash? as he takes a trip with his new girlfriend ?Linda?. Raimi has a history for making these types of films with obvious style similarities being seen between ?Evil Dead? and its sequel. ?Evil Dead? was the first feature length film Raimi made after quitting university to proceed with its making. Like ?Evil Dead 2? he worked with a low budget. $3 75.000 was collected from private investors and this was the films budget. Following the success of ?Evil Dead? he produced ?Evil Dead 2? this could be afforded a slightly higher budget due to its predecessor. Still ?Evil Dead 2? was a low budget film especially when compared to the extortionate budgets of other films around that time 1986. The film is 82 minutes long and took around three months to shot in very few locations. As the film is of the horror genre this lays down ground rules on the type of sets and lighting that will be used, as these have to appear quite dark to fit in with the theme. It is set in the 80?s which is the same period as it was shot, but it differs from most horror films in the way that the main character is a man (Ash). By doing this you are moved away from the general convention which is to have a ?last girl?. This means the audience sees Ash in quite a female role throughout the film, which fits with his character and name. His name being Ash is short for Ashley a non-gender-specific name.
Ash is seen throughout the film as a bit of an idiot really, he is constantly put into situations and does the oppo...
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...e obviously used to add humour, which is what they do. You see scenes were someone, like Jake, is killed and fountains of blood will pour out from the cellar where he is being decapitated. This scene could have been made very disturbing but as it is so un-graphic and all you see is the barrel loads of blood it becomes amusing instead. The effects artists tried to steer clear of using realistic looking blood as well as to them this wouldn?t look as amusing as green, or black.
Overall the form of ?Evil Dead 2? was not meant to be realistic or, as Bazin said it otherwise should, add to it. Its form creates an environment which is hostile but at the same time comical. It shows you a man who is tortured and tormented losing everyone around him, but makes this into an amusing tale. To do this it had to detach itself from reality, for otherwise this film would be hated.
Shakespeare used the image of blood to portray the central idea of Macbeth, King Duncan’s murder. The crime is foreshadowed in the second scene of the first act. The king shouts, “ What bloody man is that?” (I,ii,1) He is referring to a soldier coming in from battle. The soldier then explains to King Duncan of Macbeth’s heroics in battle. One assumes that Macbeth is bloody just like the soldier. The soldier describes Macbeth in action “Disdaining Fortune, with his brandished steel, / Which smoked with bloody execution.” (I,ii,17-18) This line connects Macbeth with killing, and hints at the future.
Throughout the fantasy film, Conan the Barbarian, the directors use many different film techniques to imply to the audience a specific message or deeper meaning. The film is about a young boy losing his family and being forced into slavery under the ruling of Thulsa Doom and his followers. Conan grows up being exposed to a barbaric lifestyle. He then uses this lifestyle to defeat Thulsa Doom and the disturbing ritual-like worshiping of the serpent. The directors use of cinematography to convey relationships, and costumes to portray the time period and social status of the characters.
Shirley Jackson’s short story “ The Possibility of Evil” is about a little old lady named Miss Strangeworth. She thinks she’s in charge of the town and to make sure it’s free from all evil because her grandfather built the first house on Pleasant Street. At first Miss Strangeworth is a nice little old lady, worrying about people and wondering what others are up to. Then in the middle of the story she becomes a little rude to a few of the townspeople. In the end Miss Strangeworth thought she was getting rid of the evil in the town, but in reality she was causing evil in the town by showing her true colors and being extremely mean and cruel to others. Don’t judge a book by it’s cover because people aren’t always what they seem to be.
On the storyline front, Sinister 2 is a lackadaisical tale that reinforces the notion that horror sequels are usually inferior films. Here, the overuse of children, meshed with a lackluster lead with barely anything to do or accomplish, culminates into a flaccid, unimpressive production. It also doesn’t help that previous film’s most interesting characters, including Ellison (Ethan Hunt), the Sheriff (Fred Thompson), and Professor Jonas (Vincent D’Onofrio), are nowhere to be
Ash Vs. Evil Dead (STARZ) – The horror antics of the Evil Dead franchise are back for a 10-episode series from director Sam Raimi, producer Rob Tapert, and Bruce Campbell reprises his role as Ash Williams. 30 years after the events of Army of Darkness (the third installment of the Evil Dead franchise),
Violence, terror, suffering and death. The conflict that has been burning in Northern Ireland seems to be an unstoppable battle and it has flooded over the land of Northern Ireland. The struggle for power and the persistence of greed have fueled the raging fires of the opposing groups. The conflict in Northern Ireland has been discussed continually over the past few decades. Ever since the beginning of the “Troubles,” organizations have been scavenging to find a plan that will cease the violence. Throughout my research for this project, the questions of what are the main sources of conflict in Northern Ireland and why have they continued today guided me to many fascinating pieces of evidence that provided me with a more compassionate view of the situation of Northern Ireland. My research topic was very broad and to get down into a more explicit viewpoint, I chose to search for my sources by selecting three disciplines.
All controlling governments spark many controversies among the general population regarding the moral consequences, economy, and warfare. This is presented through two iconic figures, Kim Jong Un and Big Brother. 1984, a book written by George Orwell, displays a man named Winston and his experiences in this type of society. Through the perspective of Winston, the novel depicts many of the problems and norms of a country run by a totalitarian government. Alternatively, “The Propaganda Game”, directed by Álvaro Longoria, shows the mechanics of the communistic government of North Korea. The film has two sides of the matter with North Korea, one through the perspective of human rights advocates, and the other through the inhabitants of the country. While some differences between 1984 and “The Propaganda Game” are evident, the similarities are further pronounced.
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...protecting it from weather. Youths may represent themselves with choices of fashion, maintain the acceptance from peers by dressing along with the fashion, differentiate themselves with stylish or luxury goods, and express themselves with preferences of clothing. The choices of young people may be affected by the trend, society, and the media. However, choices may also be a source of anxiety. For instance, that a function of advertising is to assuage the self-doubt that accompanies choice. Consumption would be a much less pleasurable practice if it was both subject to ever-expanding free choice and the decisions made were fundamental components of a reflexive process of identity-formation. Consumption may be anxiety-provoking for some groups; there is a real element of risk involved in choosing inappropriately. But there are many mechanisms that serve to compensate.
William Shakespeare uses many techniques to liven the intensity, and the excitement in his plays. In the play of MacBeth, Shakespeare uses blood imagery to add a sense of fear, guilt, shame, insanity, and anger to the atmosphere. The use of blood imagery allows the audience to vision in their minds the crime scene where Duncan was murdered, as well as the scene where Lady MacBeth tries to cope with the consequences of her actions. The talk and sight of blood has a great impact on the strength and depth of the use of blood imagery.
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Ideology can be defined as a system of ideas, views and values which are essentially shared by a group of people and can also be interpreted as a ‘discourse’ which invests society with meaning. Ideology is not only used to construct a certain meaning in film, but is also contained in other forms of media such as magazines, newspapers and advertisements. According to Giannetti (2013) Ideology can be seen as ‘A body of ideas reflecting the social needs and aspirations of an individual group, class and culture’ and ‘a given set of values that are implicit in any human enterprise- including film making’. Not only is the media impacted by Ideology, but school and family life are other institutions which can also be influenced by the ideas and theories.
The history of vaccine started with the spread of smallpox disease. Smallpox was a contagious disease and, it was spreading fast leaving permanent scars on patients' faces or worse taking their lives. At the time, there were several attempt to treat and prevent smallpox, but Edward Jenner had the greatest rule in eliminating smallpox.“Jenner's work represented the first scientific attempt to control an infectious disease by the deliberate use of vaccination”. ( “Conclusion” 1,2). Nowadays, Statistics show significant reduction in the cases of infectious diseases after the widespread of vaccination. There were annually 63,000 cases of Pneumococcal among children in the United States. After the beginning of vaccination, the cases redu...
Vaccinating children in the United States has recently become a topic of controversy. It is a hot topic nationwide, especially as some states are now pushing towards mandatory immunizations. This means all children will be required to have up-to-date immunizations to attend public school systems without the ability, or parental guardian’s ability, to opt-out for personal or religious reasons. Regardless of which side of the fence someone stands on regarding immunizations, it would be impossible for them to ignore the fact that disease outbreaks are prevalent and they are occurring all around them every day. I will be addressing both the advantages and disadvantages of one particular vaccination, MMR: measles, mumps,