Research Key Findings

Trailers

Editing ellipsis of time and montages are used a lot to show the rush and panic in the movements of characters. It also helps to add to the sense of realism around the film, as it shows the characters past. The use of fast pace editing shows the rush and panic the characters are feeling. The use of fade to black is common within this genre as it links the scenes together and creates suspense within the trailer.

Camerawork there is a high use of close ups to show the facial expressions of the characters, to show their fear and to create a sense of fear within the audience. There is the use of high and low angles to show which characters are dominant and which are not. The use of low angles looking up on characters shows them to be dominant. The use of wide shots is conventional as it allows for things to happen around the character, creating suspense, which is conventional in the horror genre.

Mise-en-scene the clothing worn would be darker, to add to the mystery surrounding the storyline. There would be low key lighting to add to the mystery and darkness, and to create suspense. Props used would be weapons, to link to the violent theme. Storylines which revolve around a family would use props such as family photos, to add to the storyline and create realism.

Sound The non-diegetic sound creates suspense and a build up to something bigger, so it should be used in the lead up to something big happening. The sound effects used are usually screams or smashes, too great a tense atmosphere. The dialogue would show the fear in the characters, adding to the intensity of the horror.

Conventions of genre darker colours, such as blacks and reds, as these connote mystery and violence, which are common themes within the horror genre. The setting is usually isolated from society; this sets the scene for the common theme of mystery in this genre.

Conventions of form There would be footage from what the

characters lifes were like before, to show the build up and change in the dynamics of their lifes. It also shows how much has happened, through the use of fast pace editing. There is an establishing shot to show the isolation felt by the characters.

Posters

Camerawork Close ups of the characters facial expressions to create a sense of fear within the audience, and anticipation as to what is going to happen in the movie. High angles looking down on characters to show their vulnerability within the movie, and wide shots to allow a lot to go on in the image, as this is conventional within the horror genre.

Mise-en-scene Low key lighting to create a sense of mystery, and darkness is conventional within the horror genre. Darker costumes and white costumes are worn in the paranormal theme, to link to the ghost theme. Props are not commonly shown, apart from those which show the vulnerability and isolation of the characters involved, such as in the Chucky poster. The wheelchair shown in the poster shows how that character is inferior to Chucky, showing where the power lies within the movie.