This document analyzes visual, audio, and enigma codes found in film trailers to determine the themes and genres presented. The visual codes suggest themes of crime, violence, and adult content through depictions of theft, sexual scenes, surreal drug/alcohol scenes, and use of weapons. Audio codes further reinforce themes of crime, violence, adult language, and comedy through swearing, fast-paced rock music, sounds of chaos, and comedic dialogue. Enigma codes pique audience curiosity through mysteries around why characters are running from police, how wild their lives are, outcomes of threats between characters, and who will possess a diamond.

1. Codal Analysis
Keir Jenkins

3. Visual Code
• Depiction of characters running from
law enforcement with stolen goods
falling from their person displays
crime is evident in the film, suggests
it is heavily featured.
• Sexual scenes displayed, implying
adult themes are present and
heavily focussed on.
• Scene of character ‘falling down
toilet’ shows possible surreal
scenes, most likely from the effect
of drugs or alcohol.

4. Audio Code
• Narration from character uses swear words frequently, implying adult language and themes
are used throughout the film
• Music used is fast and rocky, suggesting the film will be fast, and plays with the theme of
“sex, drugs, rock and roll.”
• Sounds of dog barking create a sense of chaos/ violence, implying these will be present in the
film throughout.

5. Enigma Code
• Characters are shown running from police/ law enforcement, making the viewer
want to know why they are running, what they have done and why the have done
it.
• Constant talking of regular lives with contrast of exciting crime life makes viewer
want to see just how wild character’s lives are.

7. Visual Codes
• Use of firearms displays
that this is a crime- based
film, with threat of
violence
• Use of gambling shows
adult themes and possible
further demonstration of
crime

8. Audio Codes
• Fast- paced music is used to show action or high- speed film.
• Description of London as “fish, chips, cup o’ tea; London” shows comedic areas.
• “Bare knuckle fight” “I want to use the pikey” Description of illegally organised
fights and use of derogatory terms suggests adult themes and crime throughout.
• “You can call me Susan if it makes you happy” Further reference to comical
elements made.
• Sounds of guns loading implies crime and violence will be featured

9. Enigma Code
• Constantly referring to a certain diamond, ignites suspicion and curiosity among
audience members; “Who will have the diamond in the end?”
• Constant threats given to different characters, indicating something bad may
happen, but the result is not shown to the audience, inciting curiosity
• Clear problem when boxer doesn’t go down as he was told to, shows there is
tension between characters, will make the audience want to see what happens.

11. Visual Code
• Violence is shown multiple times
throughout the trailer, showing that
it is a prominent theme in the film,
and most likely part of the crime
genre. However, it is mostly shown
in a comedic way, displaying the
comedy genre.
• Further evidence that this is an
adult- themed film is the inclusion
of items such as alcohol.

12. Audio Code
• Numerous references to ‘the money’ gives reference to subjects such as organised
crime, and theft
• A ransom note is mentioned, which is clear indication of crime occurring
• Blunt weapons and swords are shown in the footage, resulting in connotations of
violence and physical harm
• ‘sex’ is mentioned in the footage, indicating that this is adult themed and not
suitable for a young audience

13. Enigma Code
• The talk of ‘they’ who are looking for money, and sending random notes
immediately gives the audience a mystery that they want solved
• Lots of different characters are displayed, indicating a wide variety an possibly rich
storyline that the audience want to learn more of
• Specific emphasis on characters give focal point for attention of audience