2. What is your opinion on the sound effects of the
sequence?
• The wind sound effect fits appropriately with the scene
• The wind creates a creepy atmosphere
• The wind effects create a creepy atmosphere that fits the horror genre
• The wind sound effects make the scene seem more real and eerie
• Creates a good atmosphere for the horror genre
• Makes the sequence more atmospheric for the horror genre
• Wind sound effects and voice over helps to set the scene
• The wind effects make the scene appear more ‘real’ and sets the mood
• The use of the narrator and the wind effects fits well used together
3. What is your opinion on the narration of the
sequence?
• The voice over tells a creepy story
• The quality of the voice over is slightly lacking
• The narrator’s voice is very emotive – fits well
• Creates a good atmosphere for the horror genre
• Good script/dialogue
• Well spaced out voice over throughout the sequence
• The use of the narrator and the wind effects fits well
• The use of the narrator and the wind effects fits well used together
4. What is your opinion on the shots used and the order
in which they are shown?
• Very diverse use of shots
• The shots used fit the style of a horror opening
• A wide range of shots
• Well ordered – makes sense
• Shots used in an appropriate order that the audience can make sense of (follow)
• Wide range of shots used relevant to the genre
• The shots used help set the tense mood
• Ordered in an understandable fashion
• Good, wide variety
• Well ordered
5. Do you believe an effective atmosphere is created in
this sequence?
• A very effective tense, creepy atmosphere is created to fit the horror genre
• Very effective atmosphere
• Perhaps add music to create an even more effective one
• An atmosphere suitable to the horror genre is created (creepy, eerie, etc,) through
the sound effects and camera shots
• Add music
• Very good atmosphere - scary
• Yes – but add music to create extra atmosphere
• Maybe make the final scene more ‘shocking’
6. Do you think the transitions between the scenes are
effective and if not – why?
• Yes – adds to the atmosphere
• Very effective transitions, fate, cut, etc.
• Yes – but maybe more variety?
• Yes
• Yes – very smooth
7. Do you think there are a wide variety of camera shots
used in the sequence?
• Yes – they help set the tone as a horror
• Yes
• Yes
• Very suitable for the genre
• Very similar shots used here, as in other horror films
• Yes
• Yes – possibly low/high angles to add
8. Does the actress successfully contribute to the tone of
the sequence and the horror genre?
• Yes
• Yes – her appearance suits the genre
• Her costume helps set the period of the film – more effective
• Pale complexion and dark hair shows the film is a horror
• Yes – maybe doesn’t suit the voice over?
• Yes, has dark hair and is pale – fits the genre
9. Do you think the chosen setting/location was
appropriate and effective? If not, why?
• Very effective – suits the genre
• Yes (makes the scene more atmospherically creepy)
• Makes enigma codes
• Enigma codes are created (why is she there?) making it very effective for the genre
• Very creepy and eerie setting that sets the tone of the film as a horror
• Yes
• Yes – dull colours, over grown background, barren and river in the background
10. Does the black and white footage make the sequence
more effective, atmospheric, etc.?
• Yes – but will the whole film be black an white?
• Might put off a younger audience if the whole film were black and white
• Helps to set the tone of the film
• Suits the genre
• Yes, it creates more enigma codes (suiting the genre)
• Makes the sequence more atmospheric
• Yes – more creepy
• Yes – adds creepiness
11. Does the voice over appropriately fit with the footage
of the sequence?
• Yes but the quality could be better
• Good script – helps set the tone and explain the sequence and future events to the
audience
• Very emotive
• Yes
• Well spaced out through the camera shots/scenes
• Narrates the scene (the letter in girl’s hand)
• Helps to suggest a time period (maybe a prologue?)
• Yes – but maybe doesn’t fit with the actress
• Yes
12. Do you think the fonts for the credits and the title of
the film are effective for the genre?
• Yes – like a type writer
• A better font for the film title
• Yes
• Helps set the tone
• Gives the audience extra information on the film (font styled like a typewriter)
• Effective, though maybe explore others
• Yes – simple but effective
13. Does this opening appeal to you as an audience?
• Yes – looks exciting and the narration creates enigma codes the audience wants
answered
• Yes
• Yes – like a psychological horror
• The tone of the film (creepy and suspenseful) makes it appeal
• No – horror does not appeal
• Appears like it might be confusing
• Yes – makes you want to watch the rest of the film
14. Are there any further improvements you believe could
be made to the sequence?
• Put in colour
• Add music
• Add atmospheric music
• Explore more fonts
• Explore a different narrator
• A few more camera shots
15. Are there any notable positive points within this
sequence?
• Sets the tone for the rest of the film
• Good credits
• Atmospheric
• Very atmospheric
• Hooks the audience with enigma codes
• Good black and white effect
• Very atmospheric – good for a horror
• Successfully creates an atmosphere
• Smooth camera shots
16. Any further comments on the piece…
• Effective
• Add music
• Atmospheric
• Add music
• Good
