Monday, 8 May 2017

Assignment 3 - Conventions of horror film trailers

There are many horror films that have similar conventions such as dark lighting and a monster. As for costumes the monster is usually in black and wears a mask to look more frightening, and the person being frightened is usually in normal clothes. The monster usually carries weapons to look more intimidating and dangerous like knives, they may have powers as well to make it seem like they've been summoned by the devil.

The music is usually mysterious and intimidating. Exaggerated diegetic sound usually adds tension to the film. Fast loud Non-diegetic sound adds to making the audience jump or feel scared. The lighting is usually dark to add a mysterious and unexpected effect. As for the shots, horror trailers usually consist of long shots, close ups and extreme close ups to really show the characters emotion and once again adds tension. The Nvc in horror trailers is usually indirect to suggest secrecy and scariness this is a huge convention for horror trailers.

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