Wednesday 24 August 2016

'The Descent (2005)' - Horror Trailer:


Horror Trailer:
The purge:



The Trailer for "The Purge" starts with non dietetic sound, it is very sad music as the audience are introduced to a family in a very happy setting. The film does start the way the audience expect because it isn't scary to begin with but everyone knows that it is obvious that it will not last and the film will begin to get scarier. This adds tension to the trailer because the audience will be worried that something is going to jump out and shock them. The way the trailer starts is a very common convention to a horror trailer, this is because the producer of the film wants the audience to feel relaxed and it also suggests that something horrible is about to happen to a nice, normal family and this makes it realistic. The non diegetic sound then changes to a more upbeat and panicked feeling, the audience will begin to worry about what is going to happen to the nice family. Non diegetic sound is used again as the audience here a siren, this implyes that something bad is going to happen as help is on the way but will they get there in time? This is a question which will be on the audiences minds. The diegetic sound which is shown to be coming from a boy asking "why don't you kill someone tonight" this could add confusion to the trailer and add fear to the trailer. 

There is always a protagonist in a horror trailer/film. In this trailer the protagonist makes his appearance screaming for help. Titles appear on the screen and non diegetic sound is used of a doorbell, this suggests that someone is needed who is inside the house of the doorbell. The antagonist then makes his appearance, he is wearing a mask, this conforms to the horror genre because he is hiding his identity. The non diegetic dialogue causes a lot of tension and would make the audience feel on edge and wonder what they would do in this situation. The non diegetic music changes, it is very peaceful, like someone humming or singing, this could suggest a church is near, also suggesting someone is going to die and be sent to heaven with the music where they can be put to rest. The non diegetic sound builds up and a montage if blood, violence, revenge and death is shown. This conforms to the horror genre and makes the audience feel very uncomfortable. Although this is the case the target audience will like this and will enjoy the tension. 

A long shot is then shown of a family, the setting is a very stereo-typically family destination, where the family are away having a peaceful trip. The scene then cuts to the inside of the house and is again a very stereotypical family house. Close up shots are shown of the family individually as they look happy. This is very stereotypical of horror film because they show a happy family and something bad has to happen. A long shot is shown of the empty street, where nothing is surrounding them, meaning when they need help nothing will be there to help them. A close up is then shown of the family again and their emotions have changed, something bad has happened. Another close up is shown as the mother holds the little boys hand, this emphasises on how scared they are and how she wants to protect them. A low angle shot looking up at the father suggests he is in charge. A long shot is shown as the mother and son lay on the floor together trying to hide, this suggests they are really scared. This low angle shot of the father also suggests he has not met the antagonist yet meaning he isn't threatened and is still the most powerful. 



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