Although the character of the HOODED MAN is appears differently from the villain of ‘Scream’ they have similarities. There purpose is the kill the people they see fit and try to be undetected. This is why they both wear the hoods, to disguise themselves and keep their identities hidden. However they do not seem to be afraid of being seen if their faces are covered. For example the HOODED MAN stands under the widow allowing the girls to see him watching them. And in the same way the man in scream as he calls his victims and will make himself visible before attacking. This is to make it scarier for the character in the film as they know something bad is going to happen which reflects to the audience making it frightening and creepy to watch.
I have chosen the comparison of Karen Davis (Sarah Michelle Geller) from ‘The Grudge’ with Laura as they have similar qualities. They both are pretty blonds who begin the film with normal life’s and new surrounding as they have both moved house. Although you do not see a lot of Laura in the opening sequence you can tell she is a nice, average, independent girl much like Karen. This would be good in a film with a different genre but as it is horror this does not come in their favour, it screams susceptibility, meaning that they are the likeliest people to victimise. Both these films have a lady protagonist and are female orientated. Neither of them deserves bad things to happen to them but because they seem like your typical girls it makes each story more realistic and creates a scary atmosphere with the knowledge and proof it could happen to anyone.
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