SWA Movie Analysis 3/5

   Three creepy films, three different time eras. Nosferatu, a German classic based off of Dracula, The Shining, and The Conjuring, both of which in America. All of the three, while in different ages and technological limits, try to create a sense of fear in us. All three of these movies use the good ol' classic 'dark' background and silent music at points. Similarly they also incorporate the music so that builds up in tempo and volume in correlation to the building tension in their scenes. The shining is a bit different from the rest, since it implements humor into the tension, kind of creating a twisted fear, a sense of hopelessness for the audience watching. The Conjuring, while newer, the only improvement I see is in the special effects, but the plot and story level remains the same as the other films.
   Considering the technology at the time, I would have to say that Nosferatu is by far the most effective. Not that the other movies aren't going to scare my pants off, but Nosferatu seems to be doing the most, with the least amount of technology. Nosferatu is over the top dramatic, but the pacing is real slow, so that instead of trying to scare you, it lets your own thoughts scare yourself.