Ghost Town - Linking theorists

Question 1

How could you apply Steve Neale’s Genre theory to Ghost Town?

Answer 1

Neale’s concept of hybridity is relevant in Ghost Town blends British social Realism, thriller and Horror. The video transcends traditional genre boundaries.

Question 2

How could you apply Stuart Hall’s media representation theory to Ghost Town?

Answer 2

Emphasizes the role of the media in constructing and shaping understanding of reality. In terms of Ghost Town Hall’s theory can be applied to analyse the socio economic issues in early 1980’s Britain.

Question 3

How can you apply Butler’s genre theory to Ghost Town?

Answer 3

Butler’s theory can be applied to analyse the representation of gender, while Ghost town focuses on the economic issues it also displays gender roles and identities by only displaying men throughout the video whilst also looking for work which is a stereotypical male thing.