Horror Trailer Examples

I have chosen this trailer as I really like some of the editing techniques used, in particular how it syncs the sound of a heartbeat with a different shot and flashing lights midway through. Another interesting shot shown in this trailer is when the mans head is grabbed by some hands above him. The sudden on screen appearance of the hands, coupled with a close up of the character beforehand would be effective in making the audience jump.

I believe this trailer could be useful for my groups coursework project as it achieves its horror through the use of a handheld camera. I would be interested in incorporating this shooting technique in our own trailer as it can create a sense of disorientation for the audience thus allowing them to relate to the on screen action in a much more realistic way.

Sound also plays a key role in this trailer. Using long peiods of silence, with loud bangs punctuating every edit point builds tension, and could be an interesting technique to use.

Some of the techniques portrayed in the 'insidious' trailer above could also be incorporated in an effective way in my groups work. The use of moving objects such as the rocking horse scares the audience as they can't see what's causing it to move. Sometimes not being able to see the monster can be scarier than seeing it on screen itself.

Silhouettes like the one seen in this trailer could also work in my groups work as its a relatively easy effect to achieve. They allow the stories protagonist to know the monster is near them, but because they can still see them in person suspense is built.