Prompt 3
Can you imagine being an audience member at one of Gaspard Robertson’s “Fantasmagorie” shows in 1797? What do you think your reaction would have been?
Horror and gore are some of my favorite subjects, especially in the arts. There was no such thing as modern-day movies like the “Scream” franchise in 1797 so if I were an audience member during that time it would feel like an out-of-world experience. So I believe I would be one of Gaspard Robertson’s biggest fans regarding his “Fantasmagorie” shows. When it comes to bringing ghosts into a projection it increases the scare factor because it would feel as if they were really with you in the room. Not to mention the spooky aura from the candlelit room mixed with the glass harmonica would not only add to the experience but feel as if the show was a reality. The way he could bring the supernatural into the form of a real-life projection with him trying to mix as many elements to further improve his shows would impress and captivate me.
