This is my research stage for my horror opening. I looked at Woman In Black and some other openings as well. To see more about my horror movie, natasjawilcoxashorroropening.blogspot.com

1. Movie starter 1
Woman in Black

2. Sound: a music box soundtrack starts the scene, making an eerie feel for the audience.
There is also ambient sound with the tea pot clinking against the cups
Mise-en-scene: by
this first shot we can
see that it is set in a
girls playroom, due
to the tea set shown
on the scene, the
teacups and pots
gives the audience
the idea that the
scene is set in the
past because of the
style of the props.
Lighting: we can already see that is low key lighting which is used often for Horror films.
However with this we can see that light is emitting from somewhere unfortunately we
don’t know when yet.
Editing: The film starts with a cut to this scene, getting straight in the
film unlike other films that show text and important names.
Cinematography: this shot is a close up, because we can see each of
the cups and not one and also see the rest of the background and
also see the little girl pour the fake tea into the cups.

3. Sound: the music is still the same music box soundtrack, however is louder when we see
the girls. Mise-En-Scene: this
time the audience can
clearly see that the
setting is a child’s
playroom, with the
pushchair and dolls
parts in the
background. The props
in the scene are doll
set with small chairs
and teacups, pictures,
pushchair for a baby
doll, small wooden
toys, this shows the
audience the era of
the scene with the old
type toys. Costume
hair and makeup also
suggest that the era is
either Victorian or
Elizabethan because
of the dresses of the
little girls and the
accessories in their
hair.
Lighting: the lighting is still low key however this time we can see
where to source of lighting is coming from in the room (right)
Editing: still the same as before with cross cutting scenes and keeping it to the point,
with the era you could consider that this is a non-continuity editing however the
audience could think that the whole film is based in this era. The first couple of shots
where fast paced editing to show the audience (in different angles) what is going on.
Cinematography: unlike the couple of shots this one is the first one that is a long
shot, showing the whole room and the characters I the scene/shot
Characters: 3 Victorian girls playing dolls, looking happy and playing.

4. Sound: the sound is still the same music box soundtrack but has become
more eerie than before the movie started.
Mise-En-Scene:
the setting just
suggests that
the family are
not of high
society due to
the dirtiness of
the pots and
pans and the
colour of the
walls. Costumes
allow the
audience to see
what the
children’s class
is. The children’s
facial
expressions
show the
audience that
they’re having
fun with one
another.
Lighting: the lighting is still low key however this time we can see where
to source of lighting is coming from in the room (facing towards the girls).
Editing: still the same as before with cross cutting scenes and keeping it to
the point, showing the audience the characters close up and the situation
they are in.
Cinematography: medium long shot, allowing the audience to see the
background and the characters in the scene clearly
Characters: 2 of the 3 girls, showing the way that they are facing and
more about the character’s lives

5. Lighting: this is the first time we see where the light source is (the windows) however with
the low key lighting, it emits from one side of the room, which is the side they’re looking at.
Sound: there’s a huge shift I the atmosphere of the music, it becomes lower and more
eerie at this point which makes the audience wonder what the girls have seen this could
be called as sound motif.
Mise-En-Scene:
You can see more of
the room now, aka the
bed, due to there only
being one we can
assume that the
family aren't rich if all
the girls have to share
one bed.
The positioning of
characters suggest
that this family are
close and don’t mind
hanging out together.
Editing: this shot is like the one before with slow paced editing
until the other shots before. This allows the audience to
understand that this is a key moment unlike the ones before.
Cinematography: this is a LS like the one before, this gives
the audience the sense of caution when the girls look over,
wondering what is going on.

6. Sound: sound change to a lower pitch and becomes louder when the girls look off camera to
the window, this allows the audience to feel worried and scared about what’s going to
happen.
Lighting: still low key lighting with the source of light, this time the girls look over to it which
could symbolize heaven and the girl’s pre-warned death
Mise-En-
Scene: the
same shot as
clip too the
only changes
are the girls
position,
however we
can see more
props over
the right side,
which
suggests that
the key focus
is that side of
the room
Editing: The shift in effect from the music makes this shot seem more
creepy than the one before. This is due to the audience’s perception of the
situation.
Cinematography: This one is a LS like the one before, giving the audience the understanding
that this is a key moment unlike the tea party and the smiling faces

7. Sound: the eeriness of the non-diegetic sound track continues during this shot
foreshadows what the girls are about to do (jump out the window)
Lighting: the windows are the key light source in this scene, however, the rest of the
room is low key lighting, like the shots before.
Mise-En-Scene:
Now that we can see
outside slightly, you
can see that the room
is on the second floor
due to the outline of
the tree seen. The
props allow the
audience to see the
status of the girls and
the time era this scene
is set in.
Editing: like the other shots it cuts from one scene to the next. This allows the audience to
focus on the story line rather than the fanciness of the editing
Cinematography: zoom in from a MLS to a CU this shows the audience the importance of
the windows that the girls are looking at.

8. Lighting: low key lighting with the girls walking to the source of light (window)
Sound: diegetic sound of the china dolls and cups breaking under their feet, the
soundtrack has a different effect on the audience and a creating a different atmosphere
for the audience.
Editing: fast pace editing, none of the shots are more than a
second long for these couple of shots. Cuts are in-between the
shots
Mise-En-Scene: with
costume we can how
see more of the
children’s dresses and
shoes which allows the
audience to see the
status of the children
and the era of the
movie. The props
shown in the first shot
are then broken which
could suggest their
determination to go to
the window.
Cinematography: all of the face editing shots are either CU or MCU to allow the audience
to see what is going on with the children.

9. Sound: the soundtrack comes to an abrupt stop just as the girls are about to jump, this
creates suspense for the audience
Lighting: low key lighting, when the girls jump the lighting darkens, however the
windows give the whole room light.
Cinematography: LS shot too allow the audience to see that all 3 girls jump out the
window, not only one of them.
Editing: when the girls jump there is slow motion editing to allow the audience to see the
suspense of the jump.
Mise-En-Scene: With
costume we can how
see more of the
children’s dresses and
shoes which allows
the audience to see
the status of the
children and the era
of the movie.

10. Sound: diegetic sound of a woman screaming ‘no! my babies!’ which shows the audience
that the children did in fact die. The soundtrack, fades back in slightly with the zoom out
Lighting: The room has lightened up slightly allowing the darkness of the woman in black
to be more creepy than the rest of the room.
Cinematography: over the shoulder shot to see the back of the woman in black this
allows the audience to see one of the conventions of the film (possession)
Editing: fade out to white just as the woman in black is seen in camera which allows the
audience to see the eeriness of her character
Mise-En-Scene:
The woman in
black’s costume
suggests that this is
in fact her character
as well as her hiding
her face could
suggest she is the
villain and/or she
has been at a funeral