Post-Industrialization and Urban Space in Hollywood Horror Films
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Introduction
With the development of most industrialized cities since the beginning of 1950s. The
world has covered a broad aspect of historical events that has created an analysis of unban
concepts in the West. This in turn includes the high and detailed human involvement with post
urban settings. Through these settings, we have come to notion of landscapes that expresses
technological development with economic expressions attached to it. During the early 1940s,
Hollywood used this measure to create such landscapes which were not though possible even a
decade ago (Long, 2018). By bringing in fictional atmosphere that actually lead the audience to
think beyond their measures and stare in awe of the cinematographic beauty that is captured in
the large screen. This discussion highlights the key aspects of the post-industrialized cities that
were and are still used in Hollywood films, out of these elements the best way this concept was
used in films that had a suspenseful aspect to it such as science fiction, thriller and of course
horror. These films utilized this concept to create a legacy that is appreciated by film critics and
audiences throughout the world. This discussion highlights the key aspects how horror films
created one of the main foundations on which the Hollywood industry stands.
Discussion
Hollywood as an industry had thought of countless concepts for its films. Since the early
20th century, Hollywood has thought of new and innovative storylines and cinematography for its
films. The objective was to strike a mental image in the mind of the audience and the critics alike
and in doing so would result in a film that would be remembered even after a hundred years
(Beavis, 2016). The best example would be movies like Godfather or Citizen Kane which are
Introduction
With the development of most industrialized cities since the beginning of 1950s. The
world has covered a broad aspect of historical events that has created an analysis of unban
concepts in the West. This in turn includes the high and detailed human involvement with post
urban settings. Through these settings, we have come to notion of landscapes that expresses
technological development with economic expressions attached to it. During the early 1940s,
Hollywood used this measure to create such landscapes which were not though possible even a
decade ago (Long, 2018). By bringing in fictional atmosphere that actually lead the audience to
think beyond their measures and stare in awe of the cinematographic beauty that is captured in
the large screen. This discussion highlights the key aspects of the post-industrialized cities that
were and are still used in Hollywood films, out of these elements the best way this concept was
used in films that had a suspenseful aspect to it such as science fiction, thriller and of course
horror. These films utilized this concept to create a legacy that is appreciated by film critics and
audiences throughout the world. This discussion highlights the key aspects how horror films
created one of the main foundations on which the Hollywood industry stands.
Discussion
Hollywood as an industry had thought of countless concepts for its films. Since the early
20th century, Hollywood has thought of new and innovative storylines and cinematography for its
films. The objective was to strike a mental image in the mind of the audience and the critics alike
and in doing so would result in a film that would be remembered even after a hundred years
(Beavis, 2016). The best example would be movies like Godfather or Citizen Kane which are
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considered to be two of the all time greats and they are still discussed by critics and audiences
alike and set they have set as a platform on which films are considered to be good. This is
actually different for the case of horror films as the main focus would be to capture the
cinematography in the minds of the audience and provide an adrenal rush to the viewers. Each
frame captures the suspense of what has happened, what is happening and what is about to
happen (Iannuzzi, 2018). In the year of the 1920s, it was Universal Pictures created set a
milestone for horror industry. This started with all time classics like ‘Dracula’, ‘The Mummy’
and ‘Frankenstein’. This in turn brought up many more concepts of films like creates who come
from the swamp and even outer space to terrorize the world and that would leave the protagonists
to struggle throughout the movie so that they can come up with a solution to stop the chaos
caused by these force of nature.
However, when this is contrasted with the post-industrialized period, it has created a
milestone for the future films of Hollywood and not just horror. These could involve films that
would shows large buildings, with metropolis cities where the rich and the poor can be
distinguished by thin line of contrast. Hollywood films have used this concept over the years and
are still used in many films (Barber, 2002). The directors would often shift to different countries
to shoot a film and sometimes the set of the film would be so complex that the film-makers had
to create a setting of their own. Nowadays this is very easy to do due to the technological
advancement where directors can just shoot inside a studio and change the entire landscape to a
different place by using green screen in the background. However, before it was very difficult for
the film crew to bring a scene to life as they had to travel. Using the analogue cameras, it the
directors who studied the environment before filing as the film reel mattered. This had a
completely different impact on the landscapes and the post industrialized cities (Henderson,
considered to be two of the all time greats and they are still discussed by critics and audiences
alike and set they have set as a platform on which films are considered to be good. This is
actually different for the case of horror films as the main focus would be to capture the
cinematography in the minds of the audience and provide an adrenal rush to the viewers. Each
frame captures the suspense of what has happened, what is happening and what is about to
happen (Iannuzzi, 2018). In the year of the 1920s, it was Universal Pictures created set a
milestone for horror industry. This started with all time classics like ‘Dracula’, ‘The Mummy’
and ‘Frankenstein’. This in turn brought up many more concepts of films like creates who come
from the swamp and even outer space to terrorize the world and that would leave the protagonists
to struggle throughout the movie so that they can come up with a solution to stop the chaos
caused by these force of nature.
However, when this is contrasted with the post-industrialized period, it has created a
milestone for the future films of Hollywood and not just horror. These could involve films that
would shows large buildings, with metropolis cities where the rich and the poor can be
distinguished by thin line of contrast. Hollywood films have used this concept over the years and
are still used in many films (Barber, 2002). The directors would often shift to different countries
to shoot a film and sometimes the set of the film would be so complex that the film-makers had
to create a setting of their own. Nowadays this is very easy to do due to the technological
advancement where directors can just shoot inside a studio and change the entire landscape to a
different place by using green screen in the background. However, before it was very difficult for
the film crew to bring a scene to life as they had to travel. Using the analogue cameras, it the
directors who studied the environment before filing as the film reel mattered. This had a
completely different impact on the landscapes and the post industrialized cities (Henderson,
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2014). Hollywood used to think much ahead of its time and it still does. Horror films like
‘Dracula’ is a perfect example of showing urban space. As Bram Stoker wrote the actual novel in
the year of 1897, it had many elements way ahead of its time. The film was an adaptation of the
same novel and it showed all the elements that were written in the novel and gave a visual appeal
to it. The aesthetic elements of the film show a beautiful cinematography and the wonderful
portrayal of the character of Dracula by Bela Lugosi. Although the film was made with a very
choppy production value along with lots of inconsistencies that were appropriate in a novel but
not in a film, despite all these factors it was viewed as a seductive and macabre based story of
vampirism. The film showcased many elements of industrial cities that were formed around that
period (Bruno, 2002). The visualizations showed in the Castle of Dracula when Abraham Van
Helsing arrived for the first time, provided an element of terror and suspense when Dracula
greeted him in the staircase. It showed a hallway of mass proportion that showcased scenes right
out of the novel. Even in the scene where they attained the dinner that scene highlighted an
excellent collaboration of the rich people of that time. Despite the city of Transylvania were
filled with people from the rural class who lived in fear of Dracula, despite that fact there exists
those who are rich and powerful and Dracula is shown to be one of them in disguise. Even his
attire is a perfect example of the post industrialization, where he wears tuxedoes and hails from a
high society of people of eccentric mannerisms and appearances (Mennel, 2008). It is though the
means of supernatural elements that Dracula shows the concept of urban space. The castle itself
is a brilliant example of such settings that is huge and has staircases that are so long that it cannot
be covered easily. Dracula lives all by himself in a castle that can hold thousands of people
easily. It is through this concept that post industrialization is viewed. Even the film was released
at that time when people could relate to the change in the society and the slow growth of
2014). Hollywood used to think much ahead of its time and it still does. Horror films like
‘Dracula’ is a perfect example of showing urban space. As Bram Stoker wrote the actual novel in
the year of 1897, it had many elements way ahead of its time. The film was an adaptation of the
same novel and it showed all the elements that were written in the novel and gave a visual appeal
to it. The aesthetic elements of the film show a beautiful cinematography and the wonderful
portrayal of the character of Dracula by Bela Lugosi. Although the film was made with a very
choppy production value along with lots of inconsistencies that were appropriate in a novel but
not in a film, despite all these factors it was viewed as a seductive and macabre based story of
vampirism. The film showcased many elements of industrial cities that were formed around that
period (Bruno, 2002). The visualizations showed in the Castle of Dracula when Abraham Van
Helsing arrived for the first time, provided an element of terror and suspense when Dracula
greeted him in the staircase. It showed a hallway of mass proportion that showcased scenes right
out of the novel. Even in the scene where they attained the dinner that scene highlighted an
excellent collaboration of the rich people of that time. Despite the city of Transylvania were
filled with people from the rural class who lived in fear of Dracula, despite that fact there exists
those who are rich and powerful and Dracula is shown to be one of them in disguise. Even his
attire is a perfect example of the post industrialization, where he wears tuxedoes and hails from a
high society of people of eccentric mannerisms and appearances (Mennel, 2008). It is though the
means of supernatural elements that Dracula shows the concept of urban space. The castle itself
is a brilliant example of such settings that is huge and has staircases that are so long that it cannot
be covered easily. Dracula lives all by himself in a castle that can hold thousands of people
easily. It is through this concept that post industrialization is viewed. Even the film was released
at that time when people could relate to the change in the society and the slow growth of
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