Kiss of the Vampire Flashcards
Who produced KOTV?
Hammer Productions
The choice of font on the poster of KOTV was made to look like what?
Wood painted in blood, stakes or knives.
They also create a visual representation of a ghostly or monstrous voice.
What lighting technique was used on the cover of KOTV?
Use of chiaroscuro (patches of shadow and light) to obscure and conceal.
True or false: Vivid colours distinguish Hammer Horror films from the classic black and white horror films?
True! The film is shown in Eastman Colour.
How would you describe the setting in the poster of KOTV?
Night-time, dark, gloomy with connotations on evil.
What iconography can be seen within the poster of KOTV?
Bats, Transylvanian castles, blood, vampires.
What camera shot is used on the poster of KOTV?
Low angle shot to make the vampires appear intimidating.
Why are shadows and dark lighting used in KOTV?
To reflect the moral corruption of the vampires and their dark intentions.
How is the female vampire represented in KOTV?
She looks somewhat possessed; she is also a victim and handmaiden to the potent male vampire (leader), but has control and power over the human victims.
How is the female victim represented in KOTV?
Helpless, exposed (fainted), terror struck.
What can be said about the dress of the female victim in KOTV?
Innocence: the brides of Frankenstein reference in her white dress. She is also sexualised, and perhaps fetishised. Damsel in distress.
How is the male victim represented in KOTV?
Not cowering, he is kneeling out and sat upright. Submissive sacrifice gesture code.
How is the male vampire represented in KOTV?
He is the tallest and strongest on the poster, but his facial expressions appear less wild and ruthless against the female vampire.
How can we apply Steve Neale’s theory of genre in KOTV?
Through the repetition of classic genre conventions but slight marks of difference seen within the genre roles on the poster. (Female vampire withholding some power).
What year was KOTV produced?
1963
