Preliminary Task 

Our teachers chose our groups and gave us a task to create a scene from a previous horror movie or one of our own. Our group decided to create our own scene as we struggled to chose a previous horror movie. The scene was set in a class room that was empty. We also had a masked killer in the scene which has been used in various horror films including Halloween. By creating this scene we get an understanding of how the real thing would be. I learn't that planning is a crucial part in creating a trailer and I will definitely carry this through when it comes to producing the real trailer.    

Research- Questionnaire 

I conducted a questionnaire as one of my choices of research in order to find out more about what people thought about horror movies. I asked twenty-five people in my college to fill out a questionnaire that I produced and these graphs are from the results I received back. “Are you Male or Female” and “How old are you?” are both important questions that I asked because it has a lot to do with my target audience. It has been said that the youth are the most common group to watch horror movies. These questions were for me to get an idea of who was taking part in my questionnaire.

As you can see most people chose paranormal horror over the rest. These sorts of questions are vital to ask if I want to have a good trailer for people to react to. Now that I have found this out I think that I will highly consider having a paranormal horror trailer as this is what they prefer.  

The fact that most individuals chose the music as what scares them shows that I will have to put a lot of effort into making the music for my trailer. I too agree that music plays a big part in it. I will also make sure that there will be jumpy scenes that are unexpected to get my audiences hearts racing, this was the second most scares convention that they chose.

 I found the answers from this question interesting because I wasn't expecting ‘word of mouth’ to have so much quotes. This will encourage me to do more thinking as to how I can promote my trailer.

Research- Analysis of Posters

A trailer will not be the only product that my group and I will have to make. We also have to produce a poster. I decided to look more into some horror posters that have been made. I print screened this, I found it interesting that the majority of posters that came up had similar set outs. They all were very dark, this creates more of effect because you instantly know its a horror movie poster. Most of the pictures were close ups, close ups are used to show the expression on an individuals face, they all had an expression portraying either hurt or possession. I think that this scares the audience more as it could make them feel like their personal space is being invaded in a sense. 

Research- Location Ideas

While on my way to work I passed through an estate in Brixton. I thought that this area would be a great location for our trailer as it looks a bit abandoned which could create an tense atmosphere, anything could jump out at any minute. The time I took these pictures immediately has an effect, horror films are too usually based at night. This location is quite which would help me and my group in filming as there won't be much disruptions.

Ideas of how to market your film

Currently there is a remake of Carrie. I found it interesting that a way they have marketed their movie was by creating a Carrie Prank (video below). By creating this video it can encourage people to watch the film if they enjoyed the prank. 

Definition of Research

In the broadest sense of the word, the definition of research includes any gathering of data, information and facts for the advancement of knowledge.

British Board of Film Classification- Rating 18

Not normally override the principle that adults should be free to choose their own entertainment. exceptions are most likely in the following areas:

Where material or treatment appears to be BBFC to risk harm to individuals or, through their behavior, to society. May cause harm to public health or morals. 

British Board Of Film Classification - Rating 15

Discrimination 

The work as a whole must not endorse discriminatory language or behaviour. 

Drugs

Drugs taking may be shown but the film as a whole must not promote or encourage or misuse. 

Horror

Strong treat and menace are permitted unless sadistic or sexualised. 

Imitable Behaviour 

Easily accessible weapon should not be glamorized.

Language

There may be frequent use of strong language.

Nudity 

Sex

Theme

 No theme is prohibited, provided the treatment is appropriate for 15 years old

Violence

May be strong but should not dwell on the infliction of pain or injury 

 

Other Types of Codes

 

Bathe argues that every narrative is interwoven with multiple codes.

 

 

Hermeneutic code- Story not fully explained, full truth avoided, keeps audience guessing till final scene when all is revealed.

 

Proairetic code- action/event that indicates something else is going to happen. By witnessing this, audience can say what character will do/ what will happen next.

 

The Enigma Code

 

 

Enigma is something that needs to be solved.

 

The Enigma code portrays a mystery to draw an audience in, pose questions and, as such, become intrigued in the piece.  

 

 

According to Bathes, the sequence is followed:

 

• Thematisation
• Positioning
• Formulation
• Promise of an answer
• Fraud
• Equivocation
• Blocking
• Suspended answer
• Partical answer
• Disclosure of the truth