Storyline Inspiration
In a filmic world I can't see a horror protagonist relating themselves to or being inspired by a figure. Perhaps one could say that god or a deity may drive a character to success or defeat in a horror film, but I don't want a religious protagonist in my film. The absence of faith works for me. The only other motivating figure I see for this sort of protagonist is a heroic one. Perhaps a comic book hero or someone strong and triumphant will help the protagonist see the change they can make and help them succeed in a scary or tense situation.
Filmic Inspiration
I would love to write a character who is motivated by duty and living up to their role in a community, workplace or family. I personally enjoy the character of Brody in Jaws. PLayed by Roy Schnieder this troubled father and husband has family issues and problems living up to the duty of being chief of police in a small community. The entire film he's trying to make a difference and find that missing satisfaction in his life that can only be brought to him when his peers take him seriously. I don't consider Jaws to be a horror film, but it sure is tense. I love the rewarding ending to Brody's story as well. He saves the day single handedly and presumably the battle with the shark actually brings him closer to his family and coworkers. I recently attended a screening of Paranormal Activity 4 and also a film called Sinister. Both films ended with the protagonists being killed and defeated with no moral satisfaction or lesson being taught. I personally want to see the hero of the film succeed and want to see them overcome something scary, tense or even supernatural, and I bet viewers do
In a filmic world I can't see a horror protagonist relating themselves to or being inspired by a figure. Perhaps one could say that god or a deity may drive a character to success or defeat in a horror film, but I don't want a religious protagonist in my film. The absence of faith works for me. The only other motivating figure I see for this sort of protagonist is a heroic one. Perhaps a comic book hero or someone strong and triumphant will help the protagonist see the change they can make and help them succeed in a scary or tense situation.
Filmic Inspiration
I would love to write a character who is motivated by duty and living up to their role in a community, workplace or family. I personally enjoy the character of Brody in Jaws. PLayed by Roy Schnieder this troubled father and husband has family issues and problems living up to the duty of being chief of police in a small community. The entire film he's trying to make a difference and find that missing satisfaction in his life that can only be brought to him when his peers take him seriously. I don't consider Jaws to be a horror film, but it sure is tense. I love the rewarding ending to Brody's story as well. He saves the day single handedly and presumably the battle with the shark actually brings him closer to his family and coworkers. I recently attended a screening of Paranormal Activity 4 and also a film called Sinister. Both films ended with the protagonists being killed and defeated with no moral satisfaction or lesson being taught. I personally want to see the hero of the film succeed and want to see them overcome something scary, tense or even supernatural, and I bet viewers do
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