Location Research

For my trailer, I decided to look at stereotypical locations for a horror film. I took some photos of my house and a deserted field so see what would be effective as a location for my film. I liked both locations and so will most likely try to incorporate both into the trailer. 

Using a house, most likely at night, is going to be effective in portraying the normal life of the protagonist. This will be relatable to the audience and help to show the equilibrium of the film. For the house, I was thinking about possibly having shots of the door opening and closing, or close-ups of the handle turning - these are conventional shot types in horror films as they add tension and increase the suspense.

Having the house incorporated into the film will allow the audience to feel engaged and as if they are in the film with the girl. As it is my house, it will mean it would be a convenient filming location to get the shots I need to make an effective horror trailer. This would also mean it will be easier to film at night, which will make the scenes tense and exciting. The fact that it is relatable to the audience is key to the tension as it will make the audience feel like they are in the film. This will engage the audience and make the audience relate to the characters and plot more easily.

Woods and fields are common horror locations as they create a fearful and tense environment for the protagonist. This location contrasts the safety felt in the house and in the protagonist's life, which creates tension in the audience. The field portrays the isolation and ominosity within the film, conforming to conventions of horror films. The field will create a unnerving feeling within the audience and will be effective in portraying the typical characteristics of the antagonist. The secluded nature hints at the personality of the antagonist and introduces the audience to the character. The trees in the field will be effective in hiding the antagonist in certain shots and allowing the use of sound motifs such as twigs breaking, which will increase tension in the film.