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Analysing Scripts
Establishing the scene with detailed explanation on what the characters look like and doing in the moment and the setting of the scene.
You can tell it is a comedy from the simple family jokes that occur in the dialogue. The communication between the parent and daughter can be very relatable.
The script is in the style of a sitcom, creating a funny situation through dialogue
The script is written step by step, there is no jumps to parts of the story except from a cut to the bathroom. It is set in one day.
States the sounds and lighting in the scene allowing the audience to imagine the peaceful scene before the mother character arrives.
This script does not contain any swearing and the comedy is simple but relatable, targeting young and old audiences. Big families who are always together are also a target audience as they can relate to the lifestyle and relationships the characters in the script have
Episode starts with an opening scene before the title card to engage the audience straight away, including events that cause confusion.
The genre of this show is a drama or thriller because it includes events that cause anxiety and a feeling of suspense for the audience.
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The style of thriller is psychological suspense because the show involves an obsessive character who may have a metal issue. I feel as if this show is targeted towards young adults as well as older generations of any gender as the show includes a lot of mystery and action. These two genres together can drag anyone into the show.
'Killing Eve'
The script has no jumps to separate parts of the story, each sentence is step by step through what is occurring. This helps the scene come across quick and intense for the audince.
This is. screenplay because it does not include camera shots/angles, focusing on the actors directions.
The style comes across quite sinister as there is a lot of intense shouting and signs of worry. This instantly interest the audience into who the characters are.
The script inclues very short diaoluge
and short descriptions. This implies the scene is quick and intense.
The scenes that take place seem to be inappropriate for a younger audience due to the disturbing dialogue and actions that take place.
This script includes very long descriptions of what is happening as the film is very silent due to the storyline. The dialogue that comes in is in sign language. This makes the script stand out and it will be interesting for the audience to watch a very quiet film.
The target audience of this film would be for anyone between 15 and 70 as the storyline and the silence in the film creates a sense of mystery and fear which is very interesting. Younger generations may find it too scary to watch as monsters are involved.
'A Quiet Place'
This scene in the script shows us a happy family who are trying to get through these hard times. The story comes across as a thriller and this scene is showing the audience how they need to live their life.
The style is currenlty calm with a hint of worry that the family still have with themselves.
The script is written step by step showing us the occurances as they happen in time.
The silence makes this script stand out and creates a new style of horror/thriller that is still hand clenching.
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