3. Synopsis
▪ In a world of dehumanization and complete control under the dictatorship of
radicalised religion, there will be no salvation. No prayers can save you. Political
leaders are a recollection, freedom is imaginary. Any oposers will be objected
to the inhumane experiments committed by the Secret Services, vaporising
their minds so they're unable to rebel against authorities.There are no divides
as everyone is ruled under the close surveillances of one cult. Except from
one…Explore the dark secret of Hellingly institute and Annabelle’s attempt to
reveal the sinister teachings the church presents. Its not the patients who are
insane…these are ungodly times, hell is empty and the demons walk among us.
5. Three Part Treatment
Act 1- Non diegetic narration of how the world became in this state, along with montages
of disturbing imagery, featuring the religiously controlled state of society. Montage shots
of society before hand, including iconoclasm, rebellion and sickness.
Act 2- Further montage visuals of the overall dystopian, religion controlled world.
Radicalized religious chanting in churches, deluded hierarchy.The cult-like side of the
religious domination, montage scenes reveal the darker side (Mental patients being
experimented on. Adults who rebel against, being tortured.)
Act 3- Annabelle’s views become known and she has been registered in hellingly, scenes of
the sadistic punishment methods committed by the doctors.
The whole trailer will be portrayed in a non-chronological montage style, this depicts the
overall Postmodern theme. As the anticipation kicks in, the montage imagery will
accelerate, creating an uncomfortable artistic effect.
6. Unique Selling Point
▪ Unusual concept of the dictatorship being Christianity.
▪ Set in a time of tragedy, the churches and abandoned mental
asylums provide the audience with an authentic feel.
▪ Being confided and claustrophobic in the padded cells and
intimidating churches can appeal to viewers.
7. Storyboard- Ideas about visual and soundtrack
Music-
Diegetic old fashioned record player playing
contrasting music/old film crackling.
Non-diegetic southern-American man, narrating
the brief synopsis over montages of Priests and
religious contexts
Non- diegetic sound effects- refrigerator
humming, scratching sounds, heartbeats.
Soundtrack Music will kick in as the anticipation
speeds up about mid-way through the trailer.
We’ve had permission to use a friends bands
material. He will also help us out with the overall
sound effects which will be self recorded/created.
8. Recce, props and costume
• Locations:
Hellingly asylum- East Sussex, closed since 1994.
• St Andrews church- Ferring, West sussex.
• Holland Road Baptist church-East Sussex.
• Stamner Woods
• Sussex Downs
• Balcony Aerial of Brighton.
• Back streets of London Road
9. Costumes/FX
.The attire for the mentally deranged victims will include straight jackets,
medical gowns and special FX makeup to enhance their insanity.We will
also provide FX contact lenses for the full impact. Our inspiration for this
look comes from films that depict the traditional horror themed ‘mental
patient’ e.g. (Boo, AHS-Asylum) in comparison to ordinary people who
suffer with mental illnesses. (Shutter Island,Ted Bundy, American Psycho,
Psycho.)
The villains will resemble clergy members; specifically clerical clothing for
the priests.As a result of occult versions of catholic priest robes being
unavailable to purchase, we will be making the villains garments
ourselves. Since the 1550’s, priests have worn ‘roman collars’ as it provides
a distinction in authority and was thought that if a cleric were to not wear
suitable clerical clothing, it would manifest a weakness in himself.
Therefore we have decided to include this idea in our film to reinforce the
authority that the priests have, especially when in uniform.
However, there will be a significant change in Hans’s clerical costume in
comparison to the traditional RC priest- due to the satanic mode of
address the colouring of the robes will be dark red to connote blood,
danger and war yet also strength and power; all qualities a dictator share.
The clothing will also feature sewn on patches of reverse crucifix’s in the
style of a vestment, this fits in well with the ‘sinister priest’ stereotype.
10. Additional Costumes/ Props
To reinforce the time period of the film,
Doctors/Nurses in the Mise en scene will be dressed in
the traditional attire.Accompanied with ageing hair,
lack of Make-Up and harsh lighting, the Nurses will
break the usual ‘friendly’ Nurse convention and appear
hostile.
Some scenes will include the aid of Special FX Make-
Up to blank out some of the facial features; the
purpose is for the audience to question whether this is
reinforcing the state of delirium on the patients behalf,
or whether these Doctors/Nurses are actually
inhuman.
Contrary to the aforementioned, a potential idea is to
have the Doctor wearing a gas mask, thus creating a
dystopian affect.
Props will vary as it depends on the reliability of what
myself and Charlotte are able to get hold of, overall
hospital equipment will be a necessity, predominantly
hospital beds and utensil's.
11. Cinematography
Altered state- Psychedelic gateway to new internal realities. Perfect for a dystopian setting.
Flattening of affect- Leads to detached emotionless unauthentic lives. In this case it would be due to religion controlling the world, instead of
technology.
Challenging meta narratives- Questioning whether modern process is for the good of society, a critique on society/mass production.
Hyper reality- two contrasting scenes to emphasize the mental stability of the characters. The audience will be aware that some of the scenes are
just a misconception of the characters mind, as one of the editing features consist of slow-fast motion enabling the audience to see that it is a
constructed scene.
High Art Styles – Our trailer will be an artistic portrayal of a critique upon society within storyline, visual, camera editing, and overall editing
afterward. For example the Montage effects which our trailer will involve.
Anti-Narrative – The beginning of the trailer will be descriptive of past events, before continuing with the storyline.
Mixing/Blurring (Hybrid Genre)- A mixture between the Dystopian Genre, Horror,Occult, PsychologicalThriller.
Inspirations:
The Lords of Salem (2013)
Silent Hill (2006)
American Horror Story- Asylum (2011)
12. Film Distributor & Rating
We have decided that the appropriate age certificate for
Sacrilege is an 18.This Is a result of the clear
discrimination issues regarding racist and homophobic
language/themes (attributable to the radicalised religion),
presented within the film/film trailer. Additionally there
will be strong portrayals of sexual activity, sexual violence
and general strong violence/gore/horror along with
implied drug use.
Our film distributor will be Lionsgate, this is due to the previous
films they have distributed being similar genre hybrids to
Sacrilege therefore will have more potential viewers, and
overall Is more appropriate.
13. Font ideas- inspiration from previous films with a similar genre
Noticeably, three of these occult films feature connotations of
the Anti -Christ with iconic symbolism such as the reverted
crucifix. Often, horror titles feature the colour red as it denotes
threat and an evil mode of address. For this reason, we will
include red throughout Sacrilege's colour scheme.
The font for Sacrilege will be simplistic biblical font,
accompanied with a artistic imagery, similar to bothThe Omen
andThe Exorcist.
