horror screenplay (1 Viewer)

[Tender Branson]

hey


i'm going to do a screenplay for my major work. i'd love to do something in the horror genre, but i'm not sure how it would hold up as a major work for my hsc.

i want to try and do something in the vein of 'Rosemary's Baby' or 'The Wicker Man' or 'Don't Look Now'.

I guess my question is, do you think it would be looked down on because of the genre - or doesn't that matter to revered board of studies.

Thanks in advance

 

[KarmaKitten]

I dont think it matters, as long as it is original, has some substance and isnt just about blood and gore etc.

 

[BallymcBallTits]

it shouldnt make any difference what genre you choose to create your piece in, so long as you either really show a clear understanding of the genre conventions, or you play with the conventions. i would really recomend doing the latter since you have potential to create a really interesting and intelligent peice. But like Karma kitten said, make sure it has substance and its not just a cliched horror etc.
oh, and make sure you show plenty of research in your diary