Research

Research for Trailer

           

            We researched many trailers from our target genre which was horror/thriller. We wanted to establish what made the trailer successful, powerful and what made you want to watch the film. The film trailers we looked at in detail were:

·         Disturbia

This trailer used many different shots, showing the different locations used in the film. The trailer also used fast paced editing, where the editing got gradually quicker throughout. This built suspension and therefore gave the trailer its genre. We also noticed that the characters in the film reflected the target audience (teenagers), this helped the audience relate to what was going on screen.

·         The Crazies

This trailer used sound to create tension. The music gradually got louder throughout, as the trailer led the audience to the climax. The trailer also used diegetic sounds of the outside world to lull the audience into a false sense of security.  

·         The Orphan

This trailer featured the creepy protagonist in virtually every shot, which gave the audience a good sense of the film was about. The trailer also made the genre clear – by adding the films scariest scenes.