2. Final Destination 5…
Trailer
Questions:
How did the explosion start?
How can he see the future?
Why were they supposed to die?
How did the escalator smash?
Do they all die?
Category: Horror – Directed by Steven Quale
Comments:
Quite predictable, however it is interesting how these people cheated death
(is it similar?)
Dialogue – explaining what is happening which can give away the story
Audience – Rating 15 as it is violent it is also aimed at people who like the rest
of the series and other horror films. Males and Females aged 15 - 45
3. The Woman in Black…
Teaser
Questions:
Why is their so much symbolism to children?
Who were the people in the newspaper?
Who was the child talking?
Why is Daniel Radcliffe’s character there?
Where is the film set?
Who is the woman in black?
Category: Horror – Directed by James Watkins
Comments:
The diegetic sound of the girl talking brings lots of suspense as the climax at
the end shows the woman in black
The close up shots of the old fashioned dolls create a creepy and makes the
audience question why are the children associated with this woman as
children are normally described as angelic and innocent.
Audience: Rating 15 – thriller violence. Aimed at Males and Females aged 16-
45
4. The Shining…
Trailer
Questions:
Where is the film set?
How can his son see ghosts?
Who’s Johnny?
Who are the main character’s?
Who are the ghosts?
Category: Horror – Directed by Stanley Kubrick
Comments:
Dialogue/ Narrative about the man and talks about the storyline, however the
quick cuts to the ghosts make the trailer full of suspense and thrilling
moments
Not as predictable as Final Destination 5 as this was one of the first modern
horrors as newer films have used this film for inspiration and used similar
codes and conventions
Audience: Rating 18. Aimed at Males and Females aged 18-55
5. Spy Game…
Trailer
Questions:
Why is he in prison?
Who is the woman?
Connection to what?
Where are they holding him?
How did the explosion start?
Category: Crime/ Thriller – Directed by Tony Scott
Comments:
Props used illustrate genre as guns and explosions are used
Diegetic sound of heroic and action themed music shows the film might end
happily as Robert Redford wants to help his friend
Audience: Rating 15. Aimed at males and females aged 17- 45
6. Gone…
Trailer
Questions:
Who is the kidnapper?
Who are the other girls that died?
Why don’t the police believe her?
How does she find the killer?
Will she save her sister in time?
Category: Crime/ Thriller – Directed by Heitor Dhalia
Comments:
Diegetic sound of suspense music helps build up tension and the killer’s
motives at the end of the trailer
Full of dialogue which mostly explains the plot and storyline, however, the
cliffhanger at the end makes the audience want to see what happens at the
end
Audience: Rating 15. Aimed at Males and Females aged 16 - 45
