Saw
-During credits there is thunder and lightning
-black background after credits before the start of the scene to let the audience think about what could be going on. This creates a high amount of tension.
-there is very low level lighting, there is a close up of one of the main characters however due to the lack of light there isn’t much chance to establish the character.
- then we see that the man is in fact underwater, this straight away puts the questions into the audiences head of what’s actually going on.
- there is still very low level lighting this is to stop the viewer from knowing completely what’s going on and to build the tension.
-the main character is breathing heavily and panting so is clearly distressed however the audience still doesn’t know why.
-there is a random voice talking in a low, groggy voice which again adds to the unknown
-the lights suddenly flash on and things become clear and the audiences first questions are answered however by what we then see give the viewers more questions.
It is clear that this is a horror as there is very low level lighting. The opening sequence doesn’t give much away however this builds the tension and allows the audience to build their own picture of what’s going on. There is very little mise-en-scene included as you don’t see much of what’s going on in the opening clip. Sound plays a very big part on the clip. This is the only thing that allows the viewer to know what’s going on. Although is doesn’t give much away it clearly shows that the character is distressed which automatically gives you a horror impression.
Scream
-eerie music as credits are shown set horror genre
-there’s a phone ringing and the a close up on it to emphasise the importance
-close up of woman on phone, introduces an important character straight away.
-phone rings again and there is then an establishing shot of outside the house, this builds tension and make the audience wonder if there is anything outside the house.
-the phone rings again which is the followed by a close up of the woman’s face to show the expression which in this case is clear worrying.
- the phone is answered and there is a unknown man on the other side, we done see who this is just hear his low pitched groggy voice which created the fear of the unknown.
-there is dialogue between the two about scary movies, at the same time the woman is playing with and looking at the knives which again creates tension.
- the woman then moves around the house locking the doors, this makes you feel very unsafe as if you are watching it at home it makes you feel uncomfortable in your only comfort zone.
-the dialogue plays an important part in creating the tension; “Because I wanna know who I’m looking at”.
- There is then dogs barking and random noises coming from both outside and inside the house, a pack of cooking popcorn bursts and the scene is then ended.
There is a very light music being played throughout the whole scene to create tension without the audience knowing it. Not knowing who is on the other side of the phone is creating a story that the audience wants to find out. The low level lighting also adds this effect and makes it clear it’s a horror film as all horrors are based in the dark.
Sorority Row
-establishing shot of house and low level lighting automatically makes it clear it’s a horror
-screaming from inside the house builds up tension
-no music until the camera tracks into the house which is making the house the centre of all attention.
-tracks the girls that are clearly the main characters so straight away we know who we are following
-follows another girl the music is eerie but upbeat
-a few moments which show it’s a horror of people jumping out with weapons although it is only actions of the party it still builds up tension to the audience.
-very quickly introduced to the main characters and their personalities.
-steady music starts to build tension as another girl begins to have a fit of some kind.
-we are then introduced to a male character that is clearly going to play an important part to the plot.
-music gets more upbeat with a low key which is horror orientated
-the scene ends as a prank and therefore means the audience what to know what this is going to unravel.
The way the scene is set out makes it as if it gives a lot away in the first 3 minutes when in fact this is just settings the story. The actions during the party also help set the horror genre as there are screams throughout the clip which makes the audience sub consciously know it’s a horror.
