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Trailer Analysis

[REC] 2

THE ACTION CONTINUES FROM [REC], WITH THE MEDICAL OFFICER AND A SWAT TEAM, OUTFITTED WITH VIDEO CAMERAS, ARE SENT INTO THE SEALED OFF APARTMENT TO CONTROL THE SITUATION.

This is the beginning of the Trailer. It starts with a low angle shot of the ‘swat’ team as they are approaching the sealed off house. The shot is low key which emphasises the situation.

• These screens are shown between the shots of the team. Each screen lasts for a few seconds and allows the viewer to gain more information about the story line.

The ‘weapons/ equipment’ shot symbolises that there will be violence.

There are a series of 5 cuts, each frame lasting no longer than 1.5 seconds. There is a fade to black transition between each shot. The frames get shorter and the transitions become faster which adds to the drama and effect.

The Shots continue, however they are slightly longer. There is still a fade to black transition. Through out the trailer there is a very low level of lighting and the colour tone is very dull.

From here on the shots cut at a rapid pace, there are flashes of white. The ‘monsters’ are now introduced.

The camera technique is now ‘hand held’ which adds drama.

There are many close ups and jumping images of the affected as they eat the ‘swat’ team. I think this would attract viewers, as there is blood and gore, there is also many jumpy scenes.

This trailer makes the viewer want to see the film, because there are many jump cuts, rapid transitions. There are many jumpy scenes with lots of blood and gore.

However.. It lacks the surprising jolt of the first film, but [REC] 2 almost maintains the original's chilling momentum -- and proves not all horror sequels were made equal.