This is my analysis of a horror trailer, I chose to discuss
the editing, mise-en-scene, sound and camera angles of the film 'Let me in'.
This analysis has helped me with my research into the making of my own horror
trailer because it has allowed me to understand the typical conventions that
are used within a horror trailer, meaning that I will be able take away and use
within my trailer.
Let me
in- Review
The production company
logo tends to be found at the start of the trailer, at least this is the case
in the trailer of 'Let me in'. In terms of lighting for this trailer, the boy
is shown in a bright light, possibly indicating his innocence. Whereas when the
girl is shown, the lighting is much darker, highlighting that the girl is not
considered 'normal' and that she is not be seen in a bright light. The
mise-en-scene in this trailer supports the fact that the girl is not perceived
as 'normal' as she is wearing dark coloured make up underneath her eyes,
showing a lack of sleep, and has an abnormally pale face, suggesting she could
be malnourished. This makes the audience wonder why she is like this, and
believe that she is the villain in the film. Camera angles play an important
part within this trailer, such as the use of the long shot of the railway
gates. The lighting within this shot is also very dark, suggesting that this
could be a sinister place. Due to the fact that the gates are poorly lit, it
gives the audience the impression that something is being hidden.
Titles
The final title frame is
different to many other titles from horror films as they usually consist of a
black background with white text, showing the contrast in colours. However with
the titles of 'Let me in', the text is in black and the background has been
depicted to look like frosted glass, suggesting that this film was set in
winter. The fact that it was set in winter makes the film scarier overall
because whereas in summer, it would be bright lights and people having fun,
unlike in winter where there is bad weather and dark, cold nights which
indicates a sense of danger within a horror film.
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