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Individual analysis of 3 existing Horror Trailers in booklet (Lesson 1.1)

Individual analysis of 3 existing Horror Trailers in booklet

I will be analyzing three different monster sub genres focusing on: Mis en scene, Camera, Editing and Sound. 

Sub genre Monsters: Godzilla 1954 trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKrj1ymJzmo



The sub genre of monsters is a classic trait as a horror film as it is easy to identify and audience are very attracted to it. Specifically speaking of the Godzilla trailer made in 1954 by Japanese creator Ishiro Honda. Firstly I noticed how sound played a pivotal role in emphasizing the effect of a 60ft monster, the pace of the sound was also admirable as the frantic, fluctuated music pace matched with the trailer enticing the audience into wanting why that was. In addition editing techniques such as jump cuts were evident in the trailer as they helped build tension to the trailer quickly building anticipation for the audience. Furthermore cross cutting was integrated into the trailer as the audience saw from two different views. Finally close up shots were also presented in the trailer from a female which may connote that she is a damsel in distress and to exaggerate the fear that the humans were going through.   

Sub genre Thriller: Buried 2010 trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRQ0oqFBoP4



The sub genre of thriller is regarded as being outside the horror genre where they intended to make to centre of danger coming from an outside menace. First thing noticeable to me is the high pitch sound that jolts the trailer into the very nature of its intentions which is to create an atmosphere of tension and curiosity. In addition to this the natural sounds of the character’s scream and voice help isolate the character even more intriguing the audience ever so more. Camera techniques such as panning, extreme close up shots and tilting were all used in the trailer to display different angles to the audience as the actor was hardly moving. To set the scene the character had on a dusty/dirty watch to set the scene and also reiterate the amount of oxygen he had left creating more tension towards the audience.  Finally jump cuts were also seen as it helped create a sense a mystery as to why the character is trapped inside a coffin ultimately leading to his death.   

Sub genre Psychological: Insidious 2010 trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuZnRUcoWos




Psychological horror is becoming more in demand as it infiltrates a new realistic fear into their new audiences, playing on the fear of the unknown with the idea that evil forces exist in this world. As in all horror films thrive on is sound and how it manipulates the audiences mind into fear. Furthermore sudden loud sounds also help create a burst of scare seducing the audience into thinking the worst. Secondly mis en scene was also evident as casual clothing was worn by the characters to show that their living ordinary life’s.  In addition to this the trailer also composed of using a mask as the sinister threat adding the effect of a psychological danger.  Secondly jump cuts were used again in a horror trailer to add more effect on the trailer creating an atmosphere of terror.  In addition to this an established shot was shown to set the scene which was the house, making it more realistic.   

Comments

  1. ctkmedia13 September 2017 at 02:01

    Good, clarity in your analysis here. WT C
    You do not use the term jump cuts correctly - BE CAREFUL!

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