Intertexuality in Horror Films.

Intertexuality in Horror Films.

What is intertextuality?

Intertextuality is the way in which media texts purposely give references to other media texts in order to give the audience recognition. It involves the process of extracting elements from existing texts and subtly including them in the making of your own, this can be Mise en scene, sound, editing, or simply the plot. Intertextuality often takes place in media forms under the same genre.

Examples of intertextality in Horror films.

These are both good examples, as intertextuality in horror films mostly include the colour red as a stereotype due to the colour being known as 'dangerous' also could connote blood.

Another example of intertextuality is the film Scary Movie, this is because it is a parody therefore all scenarios  depend on the text from other movies. One aspect of the film that will clearly be recognised by the audience is the character from scream. Like all intertextual texts, Scary Movie uses the original element but slight changes are necessary, as the 2 movies are of different genres, one is a mystery horror, and the other is a comedy/parody, so it is adjusted.