Analysis of the Trailer for "Truth or Die"

Storyline:

Young British boys and girls travel to an isolated cabin after being promised a night of heavy partying. Instead of the fun they hoped for, they meet a killer out to reap vengeance on them for the death of his brother.

Camera Shots:

Establishing shot- big estate house, wealthy, old English but the gothic themes (on the fence for example) gives it an eerie undertone and the grey sky adds to the spookiness of it.

High angle shot- makes the characters seem vulnerable and gives the effect that someone/something is watching them. 

Tracking- following the characters on their journey to the cabin, makes it more dramatic and gives the viewer the sense of time passing.

Establishing shot- cabin in the woods, alone, secluded and run down. Mist in the background making the scene eerier and more ominous.

Close up of antagonist- forebodes to danger and presents the character as intense and the viewer can read their facial expression better, giving them a better insight into the role the character will play (in this case, the antagonist).

Birds eye view close up shot of the bottle spinning- intensifies the action and highlights the significance of the item.

Close up of the hand stopping the bottle from spinning- makes the action sinister as it is quick and sharp, unsettling the viewer.

Action shot of the gun shot- highlights the action and intensifies the scene. 

Birds eye view close up of the girl's eyes- conveys her fear and desperation strengthening the terror and panic.

Close up of the saw- shows desperation and the want/need of escape. Adds to the drama and strengthens the action.

Lighting:

Low-key lighting- set at dusk and night which gives the trailer an ominous atmosphere. Creates a dark, creepy environment, unsettling a viewer.

Editing:

Fades to black between some clips- this creates a sense of time passing.

Quick cuts- intensifies the action and builds tension. It also keeps the viewers attention.

Cuts between action and the bottle spinning- this quickens the pace and builds tension.

Sound:

Dialogue- short, snappy lines. To the point which quickens the pace of the trailer.

Narration at the beginning of the trailer- this sets the scene and allows a viewer to get a sense of the storyline.

Foley- the sound of the bottle spinning is intensified, building the tension and fear.

Mise-en-scene:

The Cabin- Old, secluded and run down. Placed in the woods to give it a sense of no escape.

Costumes- Suits and dresses, contrast with where they are (in a run down cabin in the woods). They are also wearing coats, which indicates that it is cold and therefore gives the trailer an eerier feel as winter connotes death.

Location:
One location throughout- a small run down cabin in the woods on an old English estate. It is secluded and isolated which adds to the creepy atmosphere created by the grey sky and mist.