2. IMAGE 1
In the purge trailer, they use a mix of a high
angle and an establishing shot. They use
these to show the local area that they live
in to show where the film is set. This is
conventional for a horror film trailer as they
show that it is set in the family’s house
which is conventional for a horror film. The
high angle shot shows the whole area
which you can see is a very rich area. With
the storyline of the film it could mean that
people would come to this area as the
residents have a lot of money. It also
shows that is a quiet and peaceful
residentially area. This is conventional as
they are trying to set the storyline and
make it understandable.
3. IMAGE 2
During this clip, you can see they have
used a montage of clips used from a
camera, this is called a montage. This
editing technique is very affected as it
helps set up the storyline showing how
bad this event that the film is about is.
The montage shows violence and
weapons which are conventional for the
horror film genre. The weapons and
violence connotes danger and fear which
are conventional scary words. A
montage also allows the audience to
gather a lot of information about the film
and help them understand the storyline.
4. IMAGE 3
In this clip, you can see that they have
used a fade to black editing technique.
This editing technique is used to show
something bad is going to happen which
connotes danger and fear as black is a
colour is associated with danger. This is
a conventional editing technique for a
horror film as the purpose of horror films
are to be scary and with fade to black
connoting danger, it fits into the horror
genre.
5. IMAGE 4
In this image, you can see that a wide
shot has been used to show the road in
the main city centre and showing how
empty and deserted it is. This shot shows
the audience how bad the situation is and
shows that everyone is scared and no
one is out. This is conventionally as it
helps set the horror genre in the trailer.
6. IMAGE 5
In this image, a CCTV camera shot has
been used. It has been used to show the
extent of the fire and the danger that is
occurring. This signifies danger which is
conventional for a horror trailer.
7. IMAGE 6
In this image, you can see some props
that have been used. You can see the
knife that the girl is holding which
connotes horror and danger. It also
connotes death which is stereotypical for
the horror film genre. You can also see
the blood on the clothes of the girl. This
connotes death and danger which is
conventional for the horror film genre.
8. IMAGE 7
In this image, a high angle is used in a
wide shot. This connotes the man to very
intimidating and evil which is
conventional for the horror film genre.
You can also see the girl in the
background which has a very creepy
mask which connotes danger and makes
the image look creepy. This is
conventional for the horror film genre and
also makes the audience wonder why
she is there and what future activity she
will have in the film.
