Presentation

Presentaion - main outline of film

 

 

Possible Narrative

Premise

Ideas

- A town is alerted as a well-known serial killer escapes from the asylum , however he proves difficult to find and continues to murder young women

Film names

Name Ideas

I decided than my film would roughly be based around a killer who leaves a mark on the bodies of his victims. I needed this information before brainstorming name ideas as I wanted the name to link to the title.

Brainstorm

-Yours sincerely

-SINcerely

-Dirty Diana

-Drifter

-Boomerang

-The return

-Hallmark

-Slaughterhouse

-Soul-mark

-Contract

-Sign here...............

I decided to explain my favorite three-

Institution logo ideas

       Institution Logo ideas

I decided to use the patterned skull design as the skull  represents death as well as the name. The colorful pattern on the skull paints a  beautiful  picture which portrays the film quality of the film. This also makes it look eye-catching and memorable.The red connotates blood and murder linking to the film genre, The golden sash in which the name is written shows a more sophisticated and well-funded company.

In Mexico , people for generations believe that death is not th final stage and so is shown in a more positive way. This links to the horror aspect of my production company as the death of characters in films will not always be the end as sequels can be made.

Institution name ideas

 Institution name ideas

I decided to use the name Rigor Mortis as it sounds unique and interesting. The meaning of "rigor mortis" is also relevant to the genre of film as it's a further portrayal of death and foreshadows what is yet to come.I got the idea from one of my horror game special editions which came with Dead Island a zombie game.

Film Ideas

Idea brainstorm

Where Film is set / town name?

Town Names in films

Silent hill - Silent hill
Haddonfield -  Halloween
Woodsboro  –  Scream 4
Spring wood   –  A nightmare on Elm street

Brainstormed ideas

Name of Main killer , villain ?

Killer in films


Michael Myers - Halloween
Freddy Krueger - A Nightmare on Elm street
Jason Voorhees - Friday 13th
Mary Shaw - Dead Silence

I created a table of names to make it easier to make character names. For my victim I will choose a female name from the left column and a surname from the right. For the killer I will choose a first name from the male part of the left column and a surname from the right.



Victim

High school student Tina Gray - A nightmare on elm street

Adam Stanheight a photographer - Saw
Lisa Ashen a young wife - Dead silence
Kirk , young adult - Texas Chainsaw Massacre

What will happen in the first scene?

 Include?

A murder/possession - Woman in black

A flashback -Evil dead
Normal day turning bad - The happening
Chase scene -Scream
Shows Setting - Halloween 4




Planning of film - Horror

This is a brainstorm I drew up of immediate conventions relating to horror films. This helped m elist the ppossible idea of The sub-genre ,Characters , Setting ,Weapons and Costume . From this I took the answers from my survey and target audience and a able to thing of a rough outline for my film.

Preliminary task

Unfortunately I was unable to upload my preliminary task due to computing problems . After editing my footage it would not allow me to upload it to my blog . When I went back to try again all of my clips had a yellow triangle over them and I could not play them. I had a series of issues when doing my editing as well as finding out the microphone I used ran out of battery so did not pick up any dialogue.

Preliminary task planning

Preliminary task

Brainstorm:

I chose the school idea as it was an easier setting and could be filmed during a free lesson. I could also get a friend to be in my film.My friend agreed to play the part of the bad student and will film it on Thursday during a free lesson we share.

Script

Teacher : (Walks in) I hope your proud of yourself , you bought this on the premises (sits down)
Pupil : (Looks down)
Teacher: It's funny how you have such a gob on you on lessons but your silent now.(pause) Where did yoiu get them from (shoes drugs)
Pupil: (Ignores her)
Teacher : (Stands up and begins to shout) How in anyway is this exceptable , is it? is it to you? (pause) well your done , you can get your parents to pick up your stuff Monday.

Costume

Student- Will wear my baggy , navy coat with multiple pockets to make her look suspicious and cover her face.
Teacher - I will be wearing a shirt and blazer to look more professional to appear as a teacher.

Storyboard:

Making Fake Blood

Fake Blood

As a class we experimented with different recipes for fake blood. This helped us explore different ways of making realstic looking blood with everyday ingredients. This will not only save us money but is fun to create.Ordinary fake blood is usually unedible , so in making our own we can use it in anyway we want.

Recipe 1                    

-Corn syrup
-Water
-Food coluring

Overall this recipe was a good , thick consistancy, however the colour was too bright and unrealistic. It is also extremely hard to wash off which can cause problems. The taste of this was really sweet but not terrible to put in your mouth.

Recipe 2

-Water
-Red and green food colouring

This was not a good recipe as it was far too watery. This causes problem making it look realistic on skin and being spat out.

Recipe 3

-•Ketchup•Water•Red food coloring•Corn syrup.
-Flour

Although this mixture looked most realistic , it did not taste good in thr slightest, due to the ketchup it also smelt disgusting. To conclude this was the most effective mixture and would be best if used in my film opeing, however will not be used in the mouth.

Jeepers Creepers opening

Jeepers Creepers Opening

Table of film openings

Ferris bueller's day off opening

Ferris Bueller's day off
Comedy
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Popular horror film moodboard

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Popular horror films
(IMDB)

Film-Scream (1996)

Sub-genre-Slasher

Director-Wes craven
Production company-Paramount pictures, Universal pictures ,Morgan creek pictures
About-A school girl living in Woodsboro becomes the target of the mysterious killer ,Ghost face.
Box office -$173,046,663


Film-Texas chainsaw massacre (1974)
Sub-genre-Slasher
Director-Tobe hooper
Production company-New line cinema
About-A group of friends fall victim to a family of cannibals with the disturbing character Leather face
Box office-$30,859,000

Film-Halloween (1978)
Sub-genre-Slasher
Director-John Carpenter
Production company-Compass international pictures
About- After killing his sister when he was a child , Michael myers escapes the hospital and goes after his family.
Box office-$70,000,000


Film-The Conjuring (2013)
Sub-genre-Supernatural
Director-James Wan
Production company-New line cinema
About-Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren work to help a family terrorized by a dark presence in their farmhouse.(Imdb)
Box office-$316,700,141


Film-Insidious (2010)
Sub-genre-Supernatural/thriller
Director-James Wan
Production company-Film district , Momentum pictures
About-A family looks to prevent evil spirits from trapping their comatose child in a realm called The Further.(IMDB)
Box office-$97,009,150


Film-Sinister(2012)
Sub-genre-Supernatural
Director-Scott Derrickson
Production company-Lionsgate
About-A true-crime writer finds a cache of 8mm home movies films that suggest the murder he is currently researching is the work of a serial killer whose career dates back to the 1960s(IMDB)
Box office-$87,727,807


Film-Child's play(1988)
Sub-genre-Thriller
Director-Tom Holland
Production company-United artists
About-A single mother gives her son a beloved doll for his birthday, only to discover that it is possessed with the soul of a serial killer.(IMDB)
Box office-$33,244,684


Film-Woman in black(2012)
Sub Genre-supernatural
Director-James Watkins
Production company-Cross creek pictures, Hammer film productions
About-A young lawyer travels to a remote village where he discovers the vengeful ghost of a scorned woman is terrorizing the locals.
Box office-$54,322,273


Film-Dark skies(2013)
Sub-genre-Sci-fi /thriller
Director-Scott Stewart
Production company-Alliance films ,Blumhouse productions
About-s the Barret family's peaceful suburban life is rocked by an escalating series of disturbing events, they come to learn that a terrifying and deadly force is after them.(IMDB)
Box office-$17,411,930 


Film-Paranormal activity (2007)
Sub-genre-Documentary/super natural
Director-Oren Peli
Production company-Paramount Pictures
About-After moving into a suburban home, a couple becomes increasingly disturbed by a nightly demonic presence.(IMDB)
Box office- $107,917,283 


Film-A Nightmare on Elm street(1985)
Sub-Genre-Slasher/Thriller
Director-Wes Craven
Production company-New line cinema
About-In the dreams of his victims, a spectral child murderer stalks the children of the members of the lynch mob that killed him.
Box office-$26,505,000


Film-Dawn of the dead (2004)
Sub-genre-Action/horror/zombie
Director-Zack Synder
Production company-Strike entertainment
About-A nurse, a policeman, a young married couple, a salesman, and other survivors of a worldwide plague that is producing aggressive, flesh-eating zombies, take refuge in a mega Midwestern shopping mall.)IMDB)
Box office-$108,275


Film-Dead Silence (2007)
Sub-genre-Mystery /Thriller
Director-James Wan
Production company-Universal pictures
About-A widower returns to his hometown to search for answers to his wife's murder, which may be linked to the ghost of a murdered ventriloquist.(IMDB)
Box office-$16,545,445


Film-Evil dead (2013)
Sub-genre-Action/thriller
Director-Fede Alvarez
Production company-Tristar Pictures
About-Five friends head to a remote cabin, where the discovery of a Book of the Dead leads them to unwittingly summon up demons living in the nearby woods. The evil presence possesses them until only one is left to fight for survival.(IMDB)
Box office-$54,239,856

Audience Profile

 

Audience Profile

Based on the results from my survey , I now have an idea of who would be most suitable as a target audience. Using the results will be more effective as we have a wider understanding of what an audience wants to see in a horror film. Knowing the target audience will ensure the film opening will be successful as it meets their needs.

Most relevant data to include:

The age specified was 15-17 year old. This shows that upper teens are our target audience . This is relevant as it will help determine what characters to include  and how it will be presented. This also specifies what age certificate the film will be , as this age range will not be allowed to watch an "18 certified film" , it will have to stay in the  "15 certified " range.
A 15 certified film can include
-strong violence
-some sexual activity, nudity and references
-drug use
-discriminating language or behavior
-brief scenes of sexual violence

However if the scenes are too violent/gory or disturbing the film will have to be certified as an 18.

Teenagers have many different interests that where not specified in the survey , so we will have to think about teenagers interests and thoughts. This will help us to create characters that will relate to them. This means the characteristics will have to share similarities between teenagers.

Our survey reveals that in the opening of a horror film people like mostly to see a murder. This is a good way to open the film as it creates suspense and reveals the genre.We can also incorporate a cliff hanger into the opening to grip and interest the audience.

The setting preferred by the survey are dark/scary woods.The woods is an effective setting as they are filled with shadows and plenty of places to hide Hiding a character behind various places creates tension as the audience will able to see him/her but the character will not.


The survey shows the victim should be traditionally female as women are seen as more vulnerable and targeted most. Female victims also produce a sinister scream which can be ear-piercing for the audience creating tension and fear.

The gender for a killer in this survey was very close in results , this means I could change the traditional male killer to a woman . This could be effective as there are hardly any female killers in horror films.

Survey results

Survey results

I surveyed fifteen people aged twelve and over to see what they find most effective in a horror film. These answers will help me to create an effective film opening. These answers will also help define a target audience for my film opening.

Sounds created

How sound is created in films

Sound effects are created to enhance the sound in which the character makes or hears. This is done so the audience can hear specific and important sounds. These are artificially created for various reasons such as footsteps to create tension. These sound effects are made in many different ways and recorded.These are made by using different objects and recording them being hit , bashed etc. to give of a desired effect Examples:

Alien Pod - the sound is made by using dog food. The sloppy , chunky mess makes a sucky sound when poured out.This is used for a alien like  pod being broken out of.

Bats- The sound of bats wings aggressively flaping is made by opening and closing an umbrella rapidly.

Being hit-In may films there includes a lot of violence. The "hit" sound can be made by rolling up a newspaper and hitting it with a stick.

Kung fu hits - Slapping a stick of celery against a counter makes a harsh hitting sound which sounds like being continuously hit .

Horse hooves- Taking to empty coconut halves and rhythmically hitting them together at however fast the horse will be walking//running will sound like it's hooves.

The way in which these sounds are created will help me with my project as it shows the different creative ways of making sound effects.

Audience Profile

 

Audience Profile

Based on the results from my survey , we now have an idea of who would be most suitable as a target audience. Using the results will be more effective as we have a wider understanding of what an audience wants to see in a horror film. Knowing the target audience will ensure the film opening will be successful as it meets their needs.

Most relevant data to include:

The age specified was 15-17 year old. This shows that upper teens are our target audience . This is relevant as it will help determine what characters to include  and how it will be presented. This also specifies what age certificate the film will be , as this age range will not be allowed to watch an "18 certified film" , it will have to stay in the  "15 certified " range.
A 15 certified film can include
-strong violence
-some sexual activity, nudity and references
-drug use
-discriminating language or behavior
-brief scenes of sexual violence

However if the scenes are too violent/gory or disturbing the film will have to be certified as an 18.

Teenagers have many different interests that where not specified in the survey , so we will have to think about teenagers interests and thoughts. This will help us to create characters that will relate to them. This means the characteristics will have to share similarities between teenagers.

Our survey reveals that in the opening of a horror film people like mostly to see a murder. This is a good way to open the film as it creates suspense and reveals the genre.We can also incorporate a cliff hanger into the opening to grip and interest the audience.

The setting preferred by the survey are dark/scary woods.The woods is an effective setting as they are filled with shadows and plenty of places to hide Hiding a character behind various places creates tension as the audience will able to see him/her but the character will not.


The survey shows the victim should be traditionally female as women are seen as more vulnerable and targeted most. Female victims also produce a sinister scream which can be ear-piercing for the audience creating tension and fear.

The gender for a killer in this survey was very close in results , this means I could change the traditional male killer to a woman . This could be effective as there are hardly any female killers in horror films.

Survey

Survey

(Circle one answer per question)

How old are you? 

12-14     15-17    18+

What horror sub-genre do you prefer?

Slasher    Supernatural    Thriller    Gothic    Other

(If other please specify)

What setting do you find most effective in a horror film?

Woods/Forrest    Tunnels    graveyard    School    House    Other

(If other please specify)

What gender is best suited for the victim?

Male    Female

What Gender is best suited for a killer?

Male    Female

What do you like to see in a horror opening?

Murder/death    Chase scene    Mystery/clues    Hook   Other

(If other please specify)

The devil inside finished

 

The Devil inside Remake

About:

 In Italy, a woman becomes involved in a series of unauthorized exorcisms during her mission to discover what happened to her mother, who allegedly murdered three people during her own exorcism.

Why we chose this : 

I suggested this clip as I had seen the film before and new we only needed two female characters so we didn't need any extra actors or camera crew. This film is a documentary style horror so would be easier to film as it did not need to look too professional. Their is also no need for any extra blood or effects.

Actresses

Charlie (myself) - Maria's daughter

Rachel -             Maria

Georgia-             Camera operator

Original clip-

Script-

Charlie : Maria , I'm your daughter
Rachel: connect the cuts (repeatedly), Do you know how to connect the cuts (reveals arm)
Charlie: Did you do that to yourself?
Rachel:(shows lip and leans in) It's against gods will you know (nods and smiles) , Screams

Things needed-

• Camera -(teachers video camera)
• Clamp stand (for camera)
• Location (empty classroom)
• Red Pen-(For scars)

Schedule

 - We decided to film at school as the setting look similar to the one in the clip. As all three of us are in the same media class we were aloud to film this during the lesson. It was filmed in a free classroom so there were no distractions and roughly took 30 minutes.

Final film-

Editing-(Joint work)

Using 'Windows Live Movie Maker' we  imported the videos clips of the recreation by clicking on the add videos and images button. We added our video clips from the shared area and put them in order that they were filmed in .



                                                                                We then decided that the clip of Rachel saying "Connect the cuts" wasn't effective in the beginning because she was smiling before she said the dialogue. We split the clip just before she started to speak so it cut out the majority of the laughing so she looked more serious. We then deleted the section that we did not need.




 

The same thing then happened for the next clip because before the line she smiled. This didn't look effective because it gave off the impression that the line was supposed to be comical, meaning that we wouldn't get the reaction off of the audience that we wanted. We resolved this problem by splitting the clip.




The next clip then didn't follow the original scene because it started to follow up the arm before it was suppose to. We decided the cut the clip just after I  said my line so that the next clip followed on after and  it looked more effective. We did this the same way by splitting the clip and deleting the section we didn't need.

The next clip had my voice in the background as I did not realise the they started filming ,this made the clip less effective so we decided to mute the volume so the audience wouldn't hear what she was saying. This was done by clicking the volume button and putting it down to mute so that there was no sound in the clip.

 For the final clip we split Rachel screaming. We split this because we didn't want the clip to drag on and so decided to split it a few seconds after she started moving backwards and scream and then deleted it.

Evaluation - I believe under the pressured time and limited room to chose form we as a group produced an effective remake. I feel that the camera angles and editing made the clip look similar to the actual devil inside clip.

Camera shots.

Definition of Mise-en-scene

Mise-en-scene

Mise-en-scene is the arrangement of scenery and stage properties of a play or movie. This is basically everything the audience can see in a frame. Mise-en-scene an important factor when creating a film as the audience will see everything in the frame , this means attention to detail is crucial as it contributes to the overall product and how the audience perceive it. Take a walk around the set below-

Horror Film locations

 

Locations used in horror films

 

The Location of a film is where scenes are set. Most films have a variety of different locations to link the storyline/scene to appropriate surroundings to create a realistic atmosphere. In horror films the location is an important factor to consider as it sets a scary scene.

 

Woods-

A common used location for shooting a horror film are the woods. This is because woods tend to be deserted , this helps to isolate a character. Stereotypical woods will include
Tall trees -which can block natural light and create spooky tree like shadows. This also creates a hiding place for characters .

Muddy surface-The surface of the woods usually has no pathways making it easy for a character to become lost . The muddy floor can contribute to a characters appearance ,if a character become distressed they become careless and get covered in mud (falling , leaning against a tree). The roots of trees  can also be used to trip a running victim leading to her death or disadvantage. Evil dead uses the woods to isolate a helpless victim.

 

Tunnels

Tunnels are a great place to film as they are hollow , this creates an echo of even the smallest of sounds, revealing a character hidden from view. In some cases the end of the tunnel is round the corner so there is no way of knowing what's at the en making a suspense building scene leading up to the end of the tunnel. Tunnels can be isolated , so bumping into a strange character can become immediately dangerous.

Towns

Deserted towns show there is a disturbance occurring. Towns are meant to be busy in everyday life so an empty town is unheard of .Towns are highly populated , having no one there is a strange experience for the audience creating tension. Silent hill uses this to hint the town is out of the ordinary.

 

Hotels

Hotels have multiple rooms which is great in horror films as it creates a wide range of hiding places for characters. Hotels give off the impression the characters are on holiday , this scares the audience as holidays are a relaxing get away or them. The obvious example is the shining as the hotel is empty other than the three characters.

 

Homes

Many horror films are set in homes, this is effective as the audience will live in similar surroundings, fearing everyday life. Homes have different ways of entering it, this can result in a characters being unaware of someone entering their home resulting in danger. Scream is set a home to show how vulnerable the victim is .

 

Hospitals

 

Hospitals in horror films will often leave victims powerless to anything happening around them especially if they are hospitalized. Hospitals can be scary in real life let alone horror movies as they are full of echoing corridors and screaming patients. Mental hospitals are similarly scary as they are full of potentially dangerous characters. When the staff are killed in Halloween the character is let hopeless.

 

Churches/Graveyards

 

The religious places are feared as the dead are buried beneath the surface. Churches can be linked to the devil and an inhuman prescience . These locations can be used to highlight the significance of spirits and possessions. Churches also have an echoing effect , enhancing small sounds . Graveyards can are usually associated with ghosts and zombies (the rising of the undead).This is a classic location , Frankenstein was partly filmed at a graveyard made the scene eerie and spooky.

 

Lakes/holiday cabins

 

Reflective lakes can be feared as there is no way of telling what's beneath the surface . The audience will assume there is something underwater. Cabins will often be isolated , leaving a character helpless .Horror films are set here as there is no help outside of the cabin making anyone a victim. This is similar to Friday 13th at crystal lake.