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Insidious - Trailer Analysis

Insidious – Trailer Analysis Trailer Conventions: - The film Insidious is full of horror conventions. The horror genre is noticed straight away from the scary soundtrack and effects of the title being shown at the very start of the trailer. Another convention is of the establishing shot of the location and characters. The main location is in an American family home. This is known from the accent of the characters. An equilibrium and disruption is shown in this trailer. For example, at the start of the trailer, everything is normal and the family unit is fine. However, the disruption occurs and the shots get quicker, the sound gets louder and there are more sound effects to create suspense. The title ‘Insidious’ is shown popping in and out through the whole of the trailer to advertise the title as much as possible. The credits are shown which is very conventional and makes the film look professional. Narrative: - This trailer, like many does not follow the chronological order when putting the shots together. Instead, shows location and characters which allows the audience to connect and put together a picture of what may happen in the film. As you can see they are not giving away a lot to the audience, which is making them more likely they will want to watch it. The fact they are not giving a lot away is giving people questions of the unknown. Genre: - The trailer starts with a message revealing that some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. This revealing that there will be scary scenes. This already showing that it may be a horror genre. The soundtrack and sound effects are added in the background which is establishing the horror genre. This also, creates suspense and tension. The event that takes place is not revealed which will make the viewers want to watch the film. Target Audience: - Insidious is a horror film. Therefore, horror fans would be interested in this film. I believe this film is targeted at teenagers and adults because of the harsh and inappropriate content which may distress viewers. It states that the makers from Jaws and Paranormal Activity have produced this film. Therefore, many people who like those films, would be persuaded to watch it. Although a young child has been put in this film, it is not suitable for young children, which is clearly shown from the scary music and content.

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The Woman In Black Trailer Analysis

The Woman In Black- Trailer Analysis Trailer Conventions: - The trailer starts with revealing titles of the companies who marketed and distributed the film. This reveals to the audience that the film is professional. There is also, an establishing shot of the location. This being the house where the events take place. The sound is quiet and slow at the beginning. However, starts to speed up running up to the disruption. Once the disruption occurs the shots get faster and the sound gets louder. This therefore, building tension and creates atmosphere. The girls voice who dies has been placed in this trailer, like she’s telling a story. This also, creating a scary feel to the trailer. Many characters have been shown in this trailer, giving the audience a chance to identify what could be happening in the film. Narrative: - Establishing the location of events and the characters involved in the film is very important when making a trailer as the audience needs to understand a lot of it to be able to connect and influence them to watch it. The shots are not in chronological order, allowing to audience to view a mix up of shots to give hints to what is happening, without revealing too much. The film is about a woman who haunts the house in which she once lived. However, her child died and whenever she is seen, a child dies. There is no obvious equilibrium, however, disruption is shown. This, therefore leaves the audience questioned to what happens. Furthermore, encouraging them to watch the film. Genre: - The trailer reveals at the start of the trailer that it is only appropriate for certain ages. This, therefore indicating that there is going to be scary scenes. This also, is promoting and revealing the horror genre. The scary music and the dark and misty shots gives away the horror genre. As well, as the broken, cracked dolls that are not so sweet. The girl’s toys make sound effects which is also conventional in a horror film. Target Audience: - The main audience which has gained a big following to this film is the Harry Potter fans who are a fan of Daniel Radcliffe. Daniel Radcliffe is known worldwide who has gained popularity from being the main character in Harry Potter. Therefore, the fans are intrigued to see what he is like playing a different character in a different film. The film is aimed at teenagers and adults. However, not appropriate for children from the scary music.