Thursday 24 June 2010

Horror film trailer analysis

When a Stranger Calls (2006)
At what point are we told the name of the film? Why is this?

We don't see the name of the film until the end, i think this is because it creates suspense that we don't know the title

Why are we told who is starring in the film?

We are told who is starring in the film as it brings in audiences who are fans of the actors of the film, it can also be used to transition into different scenes.

How is this information given to us? why?
We do not see the information of the actors in this role, i think this is so it doesn't distract us from the action.

What type of action from the film do we see?
The audience see's the tranquil and isolated setting at the start, the audience also see's the build up to the action, but we never see the climax, this is because trailers are advertising to make people watch the film.

What clues does the music give us as to what type of film the trailer is advertising?
At the start of the trailer there is no music, and as the tension builds we hear a heartbeat like sound which raises tension further and during the "action" scenes we hear violins playing quickly.

Does the trailer come with a voice over and if so, what can you tell about the voice being used?
no voice overs.

Why do you think this voice was chosen? what effect does it have?
no voice overs.

How does the speed of what we see compare to watching a clip from a film? why is this?
The speed is increased from the film, which increases tension and excitement for the audience.
It makes the viewers of the trailer want to see the film, which is what trailers are supposed to do.

Does the speed alter though the trailer or does it stay the same?
it builds up from a slow paced introduction through to an increased sense of terror, i think this works well as we can understand part of the story and see some action too.

What information are we given about the film?
We understand the basic plot of the film with some of the action contained in the film, though we don't see the equilibrium.

At what point in the trailer is this information given?
We see the outline of the plot during the first part of the trailer, with the action later on in the trailer, the action also helps us to understand the plot shown in the first part of the trailer.

What type of audience is the trailer aimed at? How can you tell?
I think its aimed at the young adult market, as the main character is a teenage woman, i think the main audience would be young adults, possibly on a date, as this is what i done when i saw this film in the cinema.

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