In our trailer we are planning on having titles near the start for narrative exposition; instead of a voice over as we didn't think we could get our voices to sound realistic n terms of trailer expectations which usually uses a deep masculine voice-over. It is common in trailers to have overlay titles over establishing shots which is a possibility for our trailer. However it is also common in horror trailer to have a fade to black and then white on black titles due to the connotations of good, evil, life and death. Also the titles are sometimes red as red has connotations of blood and death which are common conventions of horror films.
There is usually some sort of eerie flickering effect on the title as well which adds to the atmosphere and themes in the film.
For our trailer we are going to have titles in between shots on a black background with white eerie serif font much like the font used for the Dream House trailer.
-How far would you go to get revenge
-On the people who ruined your life…
-Picking them off one by one
-Will revenge be served or…
-Or will any survive?
-‘Remarkable horror, will have you at the edge of your seat’ – Empire
These titles will create narrative exposition therefore helping explain the story to the audience as well as creating enigmas to be answered in the film. This makes the audience more likely to want to see the film leading to greater box office appeal and success.
Our first ideas for titles:
Our 'coming soon' title as it is quite simple but also matches conventions of horror/thriller films with the white font on a black background; connoting good versus evil as well as the red connoting danger.
As well as this the title will flicker adding to the overall effect of anxiety and tension.
Our first ideas for titles:
We have decided that our main title- 'The Return' is going to be white with a glowing effect to create an eerie atmosphere and add to the enigmas created in the trailer.
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