# @tfarrenkopf on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=eIzGSh3VS0M
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/22198235-tfarrenkopf-youtube
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- **Posted:** 2022-05-31T15:08:03.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Thomas Farrenkopf (@TomFarrenkopf) — https://gondola.cc/TomFarrenkopf

## Caption

Tom Talks Film (TTF) is your destination for captivating insights into the world of cinematic arts! Join Tom in this ongoing video essay series as they explore a myriad of topics within the realm of cinema. From dissecting iconic films to discussing emerging trends, each episode promises to deepen your appreciation for the magic of storytelling on the silver screen!

Episode 1:
Welcome to a spine-chilling episode of "Tom Talks Film"! In this installment, Tom delves deep into the eerie period known as the golden age of slasher flicks (1978-1984), focusing on three iconic films: Halloween (1978), Friday the 13th (1980), and Nightmare on Elm Street (1984). Join Tom as he explores the cinematography techniques that defined this thrilling era in horror cinema. Through meticulous examination and insightful commentary, Tom illuminates the common techniques employed by filmmakers during this high point in the slasher subgenre. From suspenseful framing to inventive use of lighting, discover how these films masterfully crafted tension and terror on the silver screen. Prepare to be terrified and enlightened as Tom uncovers the secrets behind the camera in these classic horror masterpieces. Don't miss out on this captivating journey through the Golden Age of Slasher flicks with "Tom Talks Film"!

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Tom Farrenkopf is a student at the University of Oregon, and this video essay is a project for Cine410: Cinematography: History & Theory.

Works Cited:

Creepy Catalog. “13 Horror Movies That Are So Bloody Even Hardcore Horror Fans Can Barely Watch Them,” September 22, 2021. https://creepycatalog.com/bloodiest-and-goriest-movies/

“A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) - IMDb.” https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087800/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

Atwood, Kyle. “The Golden Age of Slasher Films.” ReelRundown. https://reelrundown.com/film-industry/The-Golden-Age-of-Slasher-Films

Cunningham, Sean S. Friday the 13th. Horror, Mystery, Thriller. Paramount Pictures, Georgetown Productions Inc., Sean S. Cunningham Films, 1980.

Dean, Zoë Z. “The Best Golden Age Slasher Films.” Looper.com, September 20, 2021. https://www.looper.com/609868/the-best-golden-age-slasher-films/

“Halloween (1978) - IMDb.” Accessed May 13, 2022. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077651/

Lewis, Shannon. “The Meaning of Blue in Horror.” Slow Burn Horror (blog), January 7, 2022. https://slowburnhorror.com/2022/01/07/the-meaning-of-blue-in-horror/

Navarro, Meagan. “A Comprehensive Guide to the Golden Age of Slashers, Part 1: 1978-1980.” Bloody Disgusting! https://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3614037/comprehensive-guide-golden-age-slashers-part-1-1978-1980/

 “From ‘Suspiria’ to ‘Midsommar’: The Psychology of Color in Horror.” Bloody Disgusting! https://bloody-disgusting.com/editorials/3567051/suspiria-midsommar-psychology-color-horror/

Fotodiox, Inc. USA. “The Color Wheel of Horror - Creating Mood with Color Lighting.”  https://fotodioxpro.com/blogs/news/the-horror-color-wheel-the-color-lighting-used-in-horror

MasterClass. “What Is Mise En Scène in Film? - 2022.” https://www.masterclass.com/articles/what-is-mise-en-scene-in-film

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## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Thomas Farrenkopf | @TomFarrenkopf | https://gondola.cc/TomFarrenkopf | YouTuber |
| Thomas Farrenkopf | @TomFarrenkopf | https://gondola.cc/TomFarrenkopf | Digital Producer |
| Thomas Farrenkopf | @TomFarrenkopf | https://gondola.cc/TomFarrenkopf | Video Editor |
| Thomas Farrenkopf | @TomFarrenkopf | https://gondola.cc/TomFarrenkopf | Writer |
| Thomas Farrenkopf | @TomFarrenkopf | https://gondola.cc/TomFarrenkopf | Creator |

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videoproduction, youtuber, cinemastudies, filmstudies, youtube, horror, studies, slasherfilm, slasherfilms, webseries, tomtalksfilm

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