The application of the pseudo-documentary form in the film "The Evil”

Abstract

"The Possessed"is a horror film directed by Ma Kai, cast by hengdian walk-on actors and ordinary actors. The film premiered at the 10th FIRST Youth Film Festival on July 23, 2016. By imitating the creation technique and presentation form of documentary, "The Possessed" imitates the real context of the film, and uses the full DV perspective to narrate, bringing psychological oppression and game experience to the audience. This paper will start with the pseudo-documentary "The Possessed" of the horror type, and analyze its technical level and the formation mechanism of the terror psychology involved. This article through to the concept of pseudo documentary definition, origin and classification analysis, "The Possessed", for example, from the structure of the film the real context technique and USES the imaginary space of the narrative Angle of view to create two aspects, to illustrate how the pseudo documentary its style characteristics under the guidance of the theory of thematic to complete the actual filming and production, In this way, we will discuss what the film is worth learning and drawing lessons from and explore the innovation of the film director. Consider how domestic horror films should localize the emerging film form, how to rely on the form of "pseudo-documentary" to deepen the level of horror, so that the audience can experience the immersive film watching experience.