Action movies and staying active: tips for preventing injuries in high-intensity sports


Exercise is good for the body. And with the correct safety steps, sports injuries can often be prevented. The quality of protective equipment—padding, helmets, shoes, mouth guards—has helped to improve safety in sports.

Six Horrifying Horror Filmmaking Pointers


Turns out, it's a mix of things: realistic storylines that make you feel like it could actually happen, unexpected twists that keep you guessing, classic villains that tap into our deepest fears, and isolated settings that leave you feeling vulnerable.

What Are the Different Theatrical Styles?


There are four basic theatrical genres either defined, implied, or derived by or from Aristotle: Tragedy, Comedy, Melodrama, and Drama. Any number of theatrical styles can be used to convey these forms. A good working definition of "Style" is how something is done.

The Top 7 Types of Comedy Used In Movies


Common characteristics of comedy include its use of language, which ranges from vernacular speech to puns and wordplay, its use of taboo subjects, and its use of incongruence and juxtaposition. Sometimes comedies rely on physical and crude humor. These are typically known as low comedy.

A Science Fiction Journey: Where does Sci-Fi come from?


Many literary experts consider Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, published in 1818, to be the first true work of science fiction, followed eight years later by her novel The Last Man, which also happened to become one of the first post-apocalyptic works, thus establishing that sub-genre of science fiction.

3 Low Budget Editing Tips for Action Movies


This is the 180 line that should govern your camera movement for the scene. When you position the camera for a dialogue scene, the key is to keep the camera on one side of the imaginary axis along this straight line for the duration of the scene.

The True Story Behind Horror Movies


It was around that time that famed author Stephen King spent the night there and was inspired to write the book “The Shining.” The book and blockbuster film helped return the Stanley to its former glory.

Influence of Horror Movies on Sleep and Dreams


Our dreams are the brain's way of processing our emotions and experiences from the day. So, it's no surprise that watching something scary just before bed can influence what appears in your dreams. The adrenaline and cortisol released in response to a fright can increase the likelihood of nightmares.

HOW TO WRITE HALLOWEEN MOVIES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY


Sure, you can write a family-friendly scary movie without Halloween elements, but including them only gives you added clout to fill their seasonal needs. Then you need to hit the right story elements of a good Halloween movie. Common plot options include: A mystery to solve.