Hybrid Genre

 Most horror or suspense films include a brief comic relief or a slight and quick tone change, and most comedies manage to implement a fleeting mood relief (typically just to add structure and seriousness to the plot). However, these film genres are so distinguishable from each other that compromising an effective tonality between them is daunting and rarely done successfully. With my film, I strive to disestablish the redundant contrast between these two genres. Instead of just using occasional comic relief as a tone changer, I want to implement humor into the basic plot line, without undermining the suspenseful element in the film. Having the main character and even the title appear as tawdry and "cheesy" adds a humorous tone to the film. The quirky shots, colorful props, and plain dialogue used in the opening again add a whimsical element to the film. Despite the playful feeling, my film still must maintain the composed suspense to it and eerie feeling. The dialogue might feel plain (creating the lighthearted atmosphere) but the main character's (the killer's) bizarre and disturbed seriousness creates the feeling of marginal isolation and showcases him as an omen to the killings that would continue to happen further into the movie. I want my opening to scream "horror" and scream "comedy" with an effective balance between the two tonalities.

Shot reflecting the whimsical tone of the film. 

The uncomfortable and somewhat bizarre composure to the character adds an ominous tone.