The filmmaker made several changes to their narrative, script, settings and roles during production. This included changing the main character mistaken for Trevor, making alterations to the script to allow for more natural dialogue, adjusting settings due to lighting and accessibility, and swapping actors' roles so they could get the best performances. The filmmaker felt experimenting in this way helped them overcome issues and create a more cohesive and entertaining final film.

1. Experimentatio
n & Changes

2. Narrative and Script
• The main change within my film is that of my
narrative and script.
• Instead of the supposed Trevor being Reece it is
now Sean.
• I did this as I thought it would be more effective
and comedic if Trevor turns out to be someone
as harmless as Sean’s character.
Sean is the
one
mistaken for
Trevor now.

3. Narrative and Script
• There are also a number of smaller changes to the script.
• I did this as I didn’t want the actors to feel restricted by it and wanted
them to say what felt natural to try and get a more realistic
performance. Therefore we experimented with the lines in order to
get the best take.
• I also wanted us to be able to take inspiration when we found it. An
example of this is when Sean eats the kebab after he dropped it, it
wasn’t in the script but on the day we thought it would be funny.
Sean
eating the
kebab of
the floor.

4. Setting
• I also changed the setting from a party down by the river
to a house party as it wasn’t possible to film by the river
due to light levels and temperatures.
• It also appeals to a wider audience as most people have
experienced a house party whereas people may have
not experienced a river party if they live in an urban
setting.
River bonfire party to house party.

5. Setting
• I also changed the location of the end scene from the
woods to a local park with streetlights.
• I did this as the light levels were too low to film in the
woods even with strong lights so I had to choose an area
with streetlights.
• The area still appears isolated and menacing so still
connotes what I wanted this set to.
Woods to local park.

6. Gag Reel
• I didn’t plan to include a gag reel initially but
once I reviewed the footage and saw how funny
the out takes were I decided I would put it in.
• It also conforms to the conventions of comedy
films and helps to connote the fact it’s a comedy
horror not just a horror.
Gag
reel

7. Trevor
• Within the script I wanted Trevor to be identified
by his wheezing breath but later changed this.
• I thought with all the sound effects such as the
footsteps, heartbeat and ominous drones any
more and it would have been detrimental to the
film.
• Also the fact the protagonists get so scared by
footsteps is more humorous.

8. Changed Roles
• I also changed Deash’s and Abi’s roles around
having Deash play the role originally intended for
Abi and vice versa.
• I did this as Deash didn’t feel comfortable with
such a large role whereas Abi did which enabled
me to get the best performance from both and
keep the actors I wanted.
Abi now
playing
Deash’s
role

9. • Throughout the entire process of making
this film I have experimented with all
aspects of it, from locations, narrative,
actors and scripts.
• This I feel has enabled me to get the best
performances I could get out of my cast
and create a more coherent and
entertaining film.
• Each problem I faced I came up with
solutions for and by experimenting I have
tried to get the best footage I could.

10. • Throughout the entire process of making
this film I have experimented with all
aspects of it, from locations, narrative,
actors and scripts.
• This I feel has enabled me to get the best
performances I could get out of my cast
and create a more coherent and
entertaining film.
• Each problem I faced I came up with
solutions for and by experimenting I have
tried to get the best footage I could.