Analyisis of various horror trailers

28 days later (28dayslaterthemovie) 28 DAYS LATER (2002)

Background information: 2002 zombie horror film directed by Danny Boyle. Screenplay was written by Alex Garland. The basic storyline and plot follows the storyline of the release of the highly contagious 'rage' and focuses the struggle of four survivors.




Non-Diajetic sound used, harsh and loud music to signify a serious mood/tone. White documentary style writing on a black background, to give information on setting/location and narrative. Qucik shots and fast-pace editing used to fasten the pace which links in with the genres codes and conventions. Non-diajetic screaming heard to make the audience feel uneasy. Words which link in to genre such as 'Exposure' and 'Infection', used as effect as they are bold uneasy statement words often used in a negative way. Used of red colouring for the words to signify blood. Flashy editing used, shots of rats to signify dirt and abandonment. Further shots of fire and explosion to add to the theme of horror. The use of the main protagonist introduced in this trailer where he has no clothes on, gives a further contributing factor that he is really on his own, signifying he is bare and exposed. The music is played at certain points, to build up tension and then create a shock factor. Long-shots of London abandoned signifys civilisation isn't present anymore, his voice echoing in London is a huge shock factor considering the reputation is has of the hustle and bustle of one of the most important cities in the world.

Shaun of the dead (wiki)
The Realease date lied in 2004, where the budget consisted of over $4m, directed by Edgar Wright the production company was forwarded by Studio Canal and Working Title.



Dawn Of The Dead (2004) (wiki)

Budget: £28m
Production companies: Strike entertainment
Analysis.
.People holding weapons- suggests violence and perhaps and 18 certificate rating.
Pace of the trailer changes when shots of people and fire on the streets, abadonment.
.Steady and slow music over production logos.
.music slows down again as titles come onto screen.







HOSTEL
2005
$4.5m
.Mentions the directors past films ( common factor in trailers)
.Titles fade in and out and are done in serif font.
.Music gets louder as the editing and footage becomes quicker (something I want to invlove in mine)


ZOMBIELAND (wiki)                       ZOMBIELAND (offical International site
2009
COLUMBIA PICTURES

.Music stops when it comes to a kery comedy part
.Fast pace editing- mess with heartbeat and quicken the pace.
-Sans serif font used.
Establishing shot
-Main character- stereotypical masculin dominating male.



Other horror films I looked at Modern and Old:
Frankenstein (1910) (IMDB)

The phantom of the opera (2004)(IMDB)

Dr Jekyll and Mr.hyde (1931)(IMDB)

The Tell-Tale Heart (1934)(IMDB)

The Body Snatcher 91945)(IMDB)

13 Ghosts (1960)(IMDB)

Psycho (1960)(IMDB)

The birds (1963)

The haunting (1963) (IMDB)

A nightmare on Elm street (2010)(IMDB)

Childs Play (1988)IMDB)

Final Destination (2000)IMDB)

The grudge (2004)IMDB)

I looked at all these trailers to get a general idea of the horror genre, the themes used and the stereotypical codes and conventions. This then hopefully enabling me to achieve a realistic teaser trailer.Some of the horror movies without trailers were still benefitial for me to watch, to get a general overview og horror plots.