Screenshots of The Disturbed (Evaluation Activity 1)

Screenshot 1 is an image of our titles used in the trailer, on the film magazine and on the film poster. The titles were difficult to make but with the help of Photoshop tutorials, we were able to figure it out and create the sinister titles our film needed. We researched, on YouTube, how to separate the letters from each other to make it look more professional and then placed blood splatters behind the text to make it look like the victims blood. This adheres to the typical codes and conventions of a horror film as red connotes horror and is the common colour used in horror films. The titles are on a black background to help make the titles stand out and is another feature of a horror film. Our film titles are similar to many horror films, such as the Grudge, but the split titles and blood splatters behind the text give the titles its own unique style. 

Screenshot 2 is a long shot of the main antagonist dragging a body through the woods-this creates an enigma as the audience wonder why this happened? How this has happened? And is the character going to survive or not? The use of a long shot allows the audience to see both characters and the setting of the scene-allowing them to put the puzzle of the story together. The setting of a woods is a typical horror setting-conforming to the conventions of a horror film. The mise-en-scene shows the main antagonist wearing all black clothing-this conforms to the conventions of a horror film as the colour black connotes evil. In this shot we do get to see the main antagonists face-this subverts the typical conventions of a horror film as the murderer's identity usually stays discrete or is revealed later in the film, but we did this because we wanted to show that throughout the movie you will follow the main antagonist and see his day to day life of stalking and killing teenage girls. This gives our trailer its own unique style and makes it different to the other horror films out there.

Screenshot 3 is a mid-shot of the main protagonist in their own home-this creates tension as the audience know that the character is alone in a big house, emphasising the vulnerability of the character.

Screenshot 4 is a high angle shot showing the vulnerability of the character as he is unaware that he is being watched. The mise-en-scene of the character is casual clothing but this is overlooked as the audience are focused on who is watching the character and why.

Screenshot 5 is an over shoulder shot of the main antagonist following the victim who still seems aware that he is being stalked. The audience then wonder what will happen to this character and what relevance this scene has to the rest of the film. The black hooded jumper of the main antagonist suggests that he trying to keep a low profile and not be seen by the victim.

Screenshot 6 is an establishing shot that shows that audience the house of the main protagonist-this conforms to the conventions of a horror film; a girl home-alone is the usual setting. The low lighting gives the scene a sinister edge and suggests to the audience that something horrific may occur.

Screenshot 7 is a long shot of the main protagonist with the main antagonist walking towards her without her noticing. This creates agonising tension as they audience know the murderer is there and want Rachel to turn around. The mid-shot shows the supremacy of the antagonist as he is larger than Rachel-emphasising the vulnerability of her character.

Screenshot 8 is a piece of simple text that is effective as it creates tension-it also conforms to the conventions of a horror film; many horror films are based on a true story to make the audience think that this could happen to them, adding to that fear factor. The sentence is simple but powerful as it appeals to a wider audience.

Screenshot 9 is a high angle shot of Connor-showing his vulnerability as he walks upstairs. This is foreshadowing the events as in the next scene we see Connor get thrown off a roof. The emotion Connors character is showing appears to be worry which will denote to the audience that he is worried about Rachel's character being in danger as its the house she appeared to live in earlier in the trailer with the killer behind her-conforming to most horror films as the innocent character is suggested to be killed and the hero has come to her rescue.