Thursday, 16 June 2016

Conventions of a Horror Trailer

· Best bits of the film is shown to attract viewers
· A disruption to normality happens
· The title of the film and the credits are usually shown at the end of the trailer
· The music indicates that a frightful moment is coming up 
· Usually set in an isolated location
· The action on the screen is interrupted by credits
· Dramatic angles show more of the character, high shot, low shot, close up
· Dark, scary atmosphere - stormy day, night time
· High pitch screams
· An extraordinary situation for a death or murder with either multiple or no suspect
· Vulnerable targets on their own - young children, teenagers or females
· The fonts for the film titles usually have a creepy or gothic edge to them
· There is always blood and violence and a type of death or murder
· A battle of good vs evil
· Low-key lighting

Research found on SlideShare on multiple different presentations.

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