Wednesday, 28 October 2015

The Exorcism of Emily Rose trailer - Research


Emily Rose film poster
 
 
Conventions: What genre is it? How do you know? Horror - paranormal ("possession")
Low key lighting

Film Language: Camera movement, editing, sound effects
Heavy breathing - diegetic, synchronous
Non-diegetic choir - links to priest
Fast pace build up from middle to end
Mid shot of face


Structure: What do you see first? What do you see last? How much of the film do you see? Narration at start (voice  over)
Picked up pace towards the end


Advertising techniques: How is the film advertised? Based on a true story

Audience: Who is the film aimed at? How do you know? Adults (15 age rating) - Predominantly male viewers but maybe female because main character is of that gender.
International audience

Effect: Does this make you want to see the film? Why or why not?
Trailer doesn't give too much away so leaves you wanting more.
Fast paced editing makes the audience feel tense.
Non-diegetic music effective because it creates suspense.


How many shots in total? How long is it? 85 to 95, 1:59 minutes long

How many characters and narratives?
Emily Rose
Mother
Father

Priest
Detective
Roommate
Judge
Doctor


How many settings? House (bedroom and kitchen), Alleyway, Jail cell, Park, Court, Church, School, Field, Barn and Street.

How many music tracks/sound effects? What are they like? Low string music
Vocals - high pitch and low pitch (like a church choir)
Screeches - Low to high to low
Bells, church chime


How many inter titles? What information is on them? 4-5  Basic description of story eg. Based on a true story

1 comment:

  1. some excellent evidence of research into other existing trailers within your chosen genre in this and your previous posts. Well done

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