OBLIGATION RESEARCH - BUILDING SUSPENSE

OBLIGATION RESEARCH - BUILDING SUSPENSE

SOUND

In the trailer non-diegetic sound is used throughout to create suspense and tension. An example of the non-diegetic sound is when the father enters the attic; there is an eerie sound to suggest that the attic is a dangerous place. This non-diegetic sound is used because the film wants to viewer to be on edge and feel frightened. The sound warns the viewer that something bad is going to happen and it lures them in. Another example of this sound is when the father see's the antagonist. The sound is very loud and its unexpected so that the viewer is frightened and they feel more tension.

EDITING

The editing throughout most of the 'Sinister' trailer is quite fast and the cutting between scenes is also very fast paced. This fast paced editing is purposely used to create suspense and to create drama. The fast paced editing keeps the viewer on edge because they're seeing so many things in a short space of time. The viewer is then wondering what is going to happen next and they feel anxious to find out. This fast paced editing is commonly used in horror movie trailers because the film producers want the viewer to feel the suspense and to feel on edge.

CONVENTIONS OF FORMAT

The horror trailer is conventional for a trailer because it does what is expected from a film trailer. For example it doesn't give away the ending through the trailer. The intention for a trailer is to persuade people to watch the movie and if the trailer gives away the ending then the viewer will not feel the need to watch the full movie. Another reason why it is conventional for a trailer is because it keeps the viewer guessing.