We have created a Tumblr for our target audience (15-24). This age group are most likely to use social networking such as Tumblr, Facebook and Twitter. We have decided to make our own Tumblr account for 'INDISTINCTIVE PRODUCTIONS' and keep our audience informed about our company, and our horror film in which we will create the opening sequence to.
These are the opening sequences to some other horror films that I like to get some inspiration on how to set out our own:
NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (1984)
The sequence from 'Nightmare On Elm Street' contrasts innocent children's play with hard tools and the dark eerie background. this sets up a disturbing and worrying story for the viewer.
FINAL DESTINATION (2009)
THE EXORCIST (1973)
Our horror film is a similar genre to 'The Exorcist' and this opening sequence has given us a lot of ideas on how the set out our own. the quick non-diegetic music gives an urgent feel, as if a hospital scene, medical help may be required, we see little dialogue, just very short sentences, not to give away too much to the audience too soon. This Opening sequence focuses on introducing the different actors involved.
JAWS (1975)
'Jaws' is classically used as a horror, and the suspense noise whenever the shark approaches has become famously used in horror films, in different tones, but this is the most obvious that something bad will happen. this opening sequence uses the 'sacrificial lamb' technique where a young woman is killed as the beginning of the plot which starts off the whole narrative.
The eyes stand out and position YOU as the audience. Her eyes are large, frightened and emotive, this instantly adds to the idea of enigma codes, the audience might ask 'Why is she so shocked?' 'what is making her so frightened?' which would encourage people to watch the film. The vividness of the blue colour in her eyes contrast with the black and white effect of the main image, making her eyes the main focal point- they draw you in as an audience and almost force you to look at them as they are straight-on.
The title suggests to the audience that there will be lots of frightening moments within the film hence the play on words in the title 'scream' is a very literal term. It connects with the main image of the poster because her shocked face and hand covering her mouth as if she is about to scream.
this connotes fear and shock and helps to create suspense to the audience. because of the extreme close-up we cannot tell if it is her own hand or whether it is someone else's hand who has crept up on her, this creates and un-easy sense of security. the hand has no gender as such to link to, it has short cut nails and they are not coloured- which plays along with the idea of someone else's hand.
The title is in block capitals and in a simple font making it stand out, clear and easy to read. The bold white font contrasts the gloomy dark background which emphasizes the genre.
The first 5 minutes of SCREAM is shown in this clip, I have analysed the first 10 minutes, so some of the shots towards the end of my analysis aren't shown.
The Tagline for this film is:
SOMEONE HAS TAKEN THEIR LOVE FOR SCARY MOVIES TOO FAR. SOLVING THIS MYSTERY IS GOING TO BE MURDER.
This gives and insight to the audience as to what will be in the film, it indicates that there will be a murder. By using an emotive word like 'love' it enables the audience to relate possibly their own personal feelings towards this word.
saying that the 'mystery is going to be murder' it connotes violence and death will be involved, it could also mean that it is going to be incredibly hard to solve the mystery which includes a murder.
