Horror Film Analysis - Movies & Social Club

All films will be listed in the course content or posted in the classroom. All films will be PG-13, PG, or G. If there are special requests, they will be posted in the classroom for approval. 

Students will explore movies from an analytical point of view and gain confidence in viewing film as a text. Students will be encouraged to analyze all components of a film, including director, cinematography, writing, dialogue, and figurative meanings. 

Mr. Conway has an MFA in screenwriting, nine years of experience in education, and loves to share his love of film. 

He will facilitate the discussion with three to four open-ended analysis questions. All students are welcome contribute and help lead the conversation. Students will learn film analysis terms and apply them to the movies they watched in the previous week.

Mr. Conway will provide a graphic organizer to help them take notes as they watch films. Occasionally, Mr. Conway will provide optional assignments to do outside of class to practice analysis or creative writing. 

So grab a snack and let's talk movies!

January 17th:
House on Haunted Hill - Directed by William Castle

January 24th:
Insidious vs Poltergeist (1982)

January 31st: 
The Others

February 7th:
Disturbia vs. Rear Window

February 14th:
Happy Death Day vs. Groundhog Day

February 21st: 
Night of the Living Dead vs Modern Zombie Movies

Movies may be added to this list and will be posted in the classroom. If you have special requests or films you would like me to consider (or avoid), please contact me.