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"The Woman in Black," directed by James Watkins and released on February 10, 2012, is a gripping drama/horror/thriller that showcases meticulous technical craftsmanship. With a budget of $17 million, the film grossed over $127 million globally, highlighting its strong production value. Hammer Films, known for its horror legacy, produced the film, while CBS Films managed its distribution in the USA. The crew's expertise in sound, special effects, and stunts significantly contributed to the film's eerie atmosphere, making it a standout in modern horror cinema, driven by stellar performances, notably by Daniel Radcliffe.
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Case study By James Rawlinson
The women in black – Technical aspects • Release date: 10th February 2012 • Genre: Drama/Horror/Thriller • Running time: 95 mins • Main distribution companies: CBS Films (USA), Hammer films (UK) • Budget: $17,000,000 (Estimated) • Worldwide gross: $127,730,736 • Directors: James Watkins • Producers: Simon Oakes, Brian Oliver, Richard Jckson • Main actor: Daniel Radcliffe (Arthur)
The women in black - companies • Hammer Films (Producer) – Founded in the 1950’s, key person is Simon Oakes. Hammer Films concentrates on Horror films such as The Women in Black. The parent company is Exclusive Media. (UK) • Momentum Pictures (Distributer) – The biggest UK distributer owned by Alliance Films since 2007.
The women in black – job roles • During the production stage the producers pick the full cast including actors and set cast, this includes: • Sound effects: Adds the sound after the filming such as foot steps. (NivAdiri is the main sound effects editor) • Special effects: Adds the special effects which cant be done when filming, this can be CGI which is creating a animated person such as the women. (Adam Hollow is the special effects technician) • Visual effects: Using technology such as 3D cameras to give the audience a better experience. (Daniel Reidler the 3D artist at filmgate) • Stunts: Stuntmen are used when stunts are performed and the actor is capable of doing the stunt (Lloyd Bass leading stuntman in The Women in Black)