The document analyzes the trailer for the film Scream and discusses various techniques used that make it an effective trailer. It notes that the mask is a key identifying visual element that draws viewers in. Through the use of editing techniques like quick fading, tension is built and viewers are left wanting to see more. Text that flies onto the screen adds suspense and interactivity. Various shots like a close-up of a woman's phone, an over-the-shoulder shot, and a man's face in low light are discussed and how they create mystery or suspicion. Sound techniques like voiceover, ambient sounds, and diegetic speech are highlighted as persuasive elements that provide appeal and set the scene to draw the viewer into the