Hearing is Believing

Synopsis

This film delves into the intricate interplay between screen media, disability representation, and the uncanny within the horror genre. Focused on the convergence of cultural influences, it explores how disabled bodies are employed as elements of fear in the realm of analog horror, residing in the unsettling space between robotics and humanity known as the Uncanny Valley. The paper investigates the nuanced ways in which robotics mimic human aesthetics, creating an eerie yet captivating experience for audiences. Furthermore, the research scrutinises the manipulation of sound conventions in horror media, specifically inverting preconceived auditory expectations to induce fear. This examination contributes to our understanding of the profound impact sound has on audience perception and emotional engagement in horror narratives.The study also addresses the sonically codified representation of disability through the lens of the Medical Model. By scrutinising instances where sound either goes awry or is deliberately absent, the paper explores how such deviations from auditory norms contribute to the perception of disability as 'wrong' or ‘disturbing.'. This sonic dissonance between expectation and reality serves to reinforce societal biases and ingrained perceptions associated with disability, offering a unique perspective on the intersection of horror, technology, and disability studies.
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Details

Year

2024

Type of film

Features

Running Time

75 min

Format

MP4

Director

Rachel Lucy Clemett 1st Feature

Producer

Rachel Lucy Clemett

Co-Producer

Rachel Lucy Clemett

Executive Producer

Rachel Lucy Clemett

Editor

Rachel Lucy Clemett

Screenwriter

Rachel Lucy Clemett

Director of Photography

Rachel Lucy Clemett

Production Designer

Rachel Lucy Clemett

Sound

Rachel Lucy Clemett

Music

Rachel Lucy Clemett

Principal Cast

Rachel Lucy Clemett

Lucy and the Rose Mix

Jacob Weinwrich

Lucy and the Rose Drum

Tom Porter

Genre

• Documentary

Production status

Complete

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Last updated 16th December 2024