Film trailers

As a part of my research into the Horror genre I watched some horror film trailers.

Blair Witch Project

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CZldyEIW5s&feature=related

This trailer is mainly made up of a news item, with some hand held footage at the end. There are mainly high angle shots. The trailer is mainly about the content of the film rather than introducing a storyline or the chracters.

American Psycho
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jVNmgHKweU

This trailer foucses more around the character. It also shows a self-reflection which i aim to include in my opening scene. However this trailer features quite upbeat music which contrasts with the action, if i use music in my opening scenes it would probably be more creepy.

Poltergeist
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxX7TxY_XsM

This trailer includes an aspect of things appearing normal on the outside but within they are anything but, which is an element I aim to include in my opening sequence.

The Shining

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYwE6PKSiMw

This trailer has limited action and is a voiceover over a backdrop of lift doors, one of which opens to release a lot of blood. The music at the beginning is quite sinister and helps to set the tone of the clip. The use of blood is common in Horror films so I would aim to include it in mine.