List of title sequence elements. Dale Hill

• Producer
• Distributor
• For example 'Universal Pictures'
• Main actors/actresses names
• Music by..
• Screenplay by..
• Edited by..
• Production design
• Directed by..
• Film Title.
• Dark close up shots to establish the scene without giving too much away.
• Spooky music
• Flashing lights.. (strobe)

The scene is a old snooker hall. Dark lighting. Could have strobe light to flash & light detail as texts & graphics roll over. Snooker balls could be picked out as detail, & some of the dark doorways.


White or grey text could be used, with possible flashes of red.

Title Sequence. Dale Hill

Inspiration for our title sequence.

“When I did the effect for the title I used…a fish tank that was about four feet wide by two feet high. I put smoke in the fish tank and on the back of the tank I put the title that was drawn on an animation cel and behind that I had a piece of plastic garbage bag which I stretched over a frame and behind that I had a light pointing through the letters. When I photographed it, I put a flame from a match to the plastic. The plastic would open up and let the light through the letters. That is how the letters look like they form and burn on with the [light] rays. It was a simple process but we went through a lot of takes; one take only formed the letters “N.G.”

NOTE: On a film set, the mark of “N.G.” or “N.F.G.” is taped to any equipment that does not work. No good.

Reviews of similar films - Rebecca McBain

Similar films:

The hole: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0242527/usercomments

This thriller really does keep you on the edge of your seat throughout; it is very dark, very creepy and has a terrifying atmosphere.

The story is quite simple really, it relies on strong characterisation and good dialogue.

Instead of being a slasher or a horror it is a thriller with a horror twist. This makes it better – it may not be as scary as you expect but it is a better story and is creepy rather than schlocky!

The Grudge: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0391198/usercomments

Jump scenes rule the day here. That's right, this baby is stocked with jump scenes! And they're manufactured frequently and shrewdly enough to keep you in a constant state of unease.

This is a movie that's heavy on atmosphere and freaky imagery.

The Grudge does a great job of keeping you guessing. You never really know where it's going, and since the story isn't linear you really have to pay attention.

I think it works fairly well, but one of my complaints is that near the end everything is wrapped up and explained rather quickly.

Take note of the lack of dialogue in the movie, yet how much emotion is conveyed.

Its scary because for a culture that has spirits watching over every little thing you could think of, having a few spirits who's purpose is to cause pain is pretty serious.

The skipping about in the timeline is done very well as well.

HellBent: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0356159/usercomments

It serves up plenty of scares, but it also has a sense of humor which keeps the tone light and fun.

It's scary as hell, gruesome in a couple of well placed scenes, and funny without weakening the tension.

And the creators of the film were damn smart to write sympathetic characters we could relate to.

Make no mistake, this is classic slasher territory.

"Hellbent" doesn't play the self referential game that most modern slashers do.

At times, the movie is tense and, I must admit, the last part got me on the edge of my seat.

Music Ideas. Dale Hill

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMfoRqbS-Ko

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zo4r6yVdONE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkfLAvYmeXs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLlI6LzMXeo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=km4HwnN8nTg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wfp2KkDioi8

Lisa Clayton - Film Script

(Laura is alone in the old projecting room. She looks round for people hiding in the darkness, she grabs her bottle of water from in her pocket in case of anyone jumping out on her, after Laura has discovered that no one appears to be about she shouts Charlotte.)



(The door opens slowly with Charlotte in her coat zipped up & her scarf wrapped tightly around her neck. She walks over to Laura & grabs her hand frantically. They keep looking around for somebody walking across the creaking floor boards.) 




CHARLOTTE

Laura you got that bottle handy?

PAUSE:

CHARLOTTE

If somebody jumps us!

PAUSE: (She walks over to Laura & grabs hold of her hand)

LAURA

Just chill out, dunt look like anyone’s here though does it. Keep looking for Kirsty’s jacket. Am telling you she’s still in here

(Quietly)

LAURA

Look over there, thats where he grabbed her.

(Laura blinks. Flashback of when Kirsty was grabbed & taken away by the killer, the girls become distressed as this revisits their thoughts.) 



PAUSE: (Laura turns to Charlotte & looks at her with fear in her eyes.)

(CONTINUED)

CONTINUED:

CHARLOTTE

Laura a cant deal wi’ it in here, its freaking me out. Too many memories of last time, a se it’s that room, where he had her tied to chair. Why dint he take either of us! Must have sumart about her. A think there’s more to this than we think ya’no.

PAUSE: (Looks of deep thought.)

CHARLOTTE

She must of been here before he snatched her because any killer would have taken us all so there wouldn’t be any way of him getting caught!

(Charlotte starts moving around frantically. She keeps looking over her shoulder after every step she makes as she walks with speed and frantic breathing behind Laura.)



PAUSE:

LAURA

To be honest a dunt know what to think anymore! A just wanna find this jacket & get out of here.

(Laura shakes her head as she keeps looking around the room waiting for the killer to appear.)



(The girls continue to walk with a progressive look over their shoulder. As they walk closer to the staircase, another flashback comes to them when Kirsty was getting dragged by her feet up the stairs. She falls into an unconscious state, due to her head been hit on the stairs as she is being dragged.) 




CHARLOTTE

Laura am not even kidding did you hear that!

(CONTINUED)

CONTINUED:

(Dramatic banging happens from the back room, the girls begin to scream. Another flashback comes to them, Kirsty was
 screaming whilst being isolated at the back of the room unable to move due to the killer was looking deviously at her, Laura & Charlotte stood from the corner looking helplessly.)

Written By Lisa-Marie Clayton

Lisa Clayton - Sub genre (thriller)

Thriller is board genre of literature, they are characterised as fast pacing, frequent action, they usual include a resourceful here. Literally devices such as suspense, red herrings and cliffhanges are used regularly to help dramatise them. Thrillers are often shot in foregin cities, deserts, polar regions or high seas. They are the type of films know to promote intense excitement, suspense and a high level of anticipation with similar feature of suspense films.

Examples of thriller film:

The Return

The restless sales representative of a transport company Joanna Mills travels from Saint Louis to Texas in a business trip. She is haunted by violent

visions and after meeting her client, she visits her lonely father. On the next morning, she decides to visit La Salle, a small town where she has never been before, but she had recollections of many locations. She lodges in a hotel and later she meets an

d is befriended by the local widower Terry Stahl, who helps her from an aggression. Her daydreams and nightmares increase and she becomes obsessed for disclosing the truth about her visions of a brutal murder of a woman in a barn. Along her investigation, Joanna gets close to the killer and feels that her life is in danger.

Hellbent

Two gay men on a date are murdered the night before Halloween in West Hollywood, California. Eddie and his friends Joey, Chaz and Tobey are going out the following night to the West Hollywood Halloween festival when they encounter the psycho, who sets his eye on them. The killer stalks them through the festival as Chaz parties, Joey chases his jo

ck crush, Tobey tries dressing in drag, and Eddie pursues Jake, the bad boy he wants to get to know better. Not until the very end do you find out who dies and who survives their night of terror.

Location Shots. Luke Greenslade

http://www.hoylandphotos.co.uk/latestphotos.htm

Character profiles - Rebecca McBain

Character 1

Actress: Rebecca McBain

Character name: Laura Martin

Gender: Female

Age:18

Appearance: Brown hair, mid-long length. Quite tall, average build.

Personality: Is a very outgoing and bubbly person. However, after the events that have taken place she can be quite withdrawn and quiet at times. Seems to be the stronger character in terms of keeping the situation in control as well as keeping other characters calm. Can be seen as the more dominant character, taking lead where it is needed.

Costume: Part 1: Casual, jeans and vest top. Part 2: Casual, jeans, vest top and jacket with trainers.

Character 2

Actress: Lisa-Marie Clayton

Character name: Charlotte Holmes

Gender: Female

Age: 17

Appearance: Dark blonde hair, Long. Small and slim build.

Personality: Kind, caring person. Can be quiet and keep her thoughts and feelings to herself, rather than sharing them. Likes to take a step back in situations and let others take the lead. However this doesn't effect the fact that she likes to enjoy herself and joke around with her friends.

Costume: Casual clothing, Part 1 - Beige trousers, Vest top, Jacket. Part 2 - Leggins, Long dark coat, Boots.

Character 3

Actress: Dannielle Riddiough

Character name: Kirsty Creech

Gender: Female

Age: 19

Appearance: Quite tall, Slim, Short black hair

Personalilty: Very bubbly with a get up and go attitude, Doesn't take life too seriously but has been known to have a few problems with family. However doesn't let this get in the way of enjoying herself.

Costume: Casual clothing - Dark

Character 4

Actor: Luke greenslade

Character name: Steven Primrose

Gender: Male

Age: 19

Appearance: Dark brown/Black spikey hair, Tall, Quite big build.

Personality: Has lived a sheltered lifestyle and can be seen as an intimidating person. Has been known to have seen professionals due to disturbing past experiences which has led to the way he thinks and reacts in situations. Is known to be an evil and cruel person.

Costume: Black Morphsuit and dark jacket.

Lisa Clayton- Genre of Horror films

Plots involve death, supernatural or mental illness. Horror films are often combined with science fiction when the menance or monster is related to a corruption of technology, some of previous films which are genred to be horrors interprete from acienent myths.

Early horror movies are largely based on classic literature of gothic/horror genre, such as dracula, frankinstein and the Phantom of the opera. More recent horror films in contrast, often draw inspiration from the insecurities of life after World War II, giving rise to the three distinct, but related sub-genre: the horror-of-personality.

The last sub-genre, may be seen as a modernised transition of earlyer horror films, expanding on their emphasis on supernatural agents that bring horror to the world. Horror films have been dismissed as violent, low budget B movies and exploitation films. Some horror films incorporate elements of other genres such as science fiction, fantasy and thriller.

http://www.filmsite.org/horrorfilms.html - looks into the detail of the history of horror films and gives examples of past horror films which were successfull.

Lisa Clayton - Classification & Target audience

The classification we have decided to give our film would be a 15 certificate. We have chasoen this over 18 as our film contains scenes of strong threat and menace and we feel it would be too strong to be rated 12a yet not severe enough to be rated an 18 certificate. Following BBFC guidelines as to 15 certificates: http://www.bbfc.co.uk/recent/films.

The target audience we are aiming for would be 15 - 25 year old's as films of this genre are most popular with this age range and mostly with males although are film could appeal to older generations and to other sexes.

Lisa Clayton - Films of a similar genre

Attached are some examples of other films that match the genre we are aiming for in our film:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5CvZGv8yNs - The Ring

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obw488aLfaM - The Grudge

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0E75vi3ETc - The Hole

Lisa Clayton - Storyline

Storyline - Two girls are in an old theatre studio, where they used to have drama lessons. They had gone back here because they were looking for evidence as to why their friend had been tortured and never returned, they are looking for clues as to whether there friend is dead or alive as no body was ever found. Flashbacks come to them during their search when Samantha was taken by the kidnapper. She was taken during her private lesson, Charlotte and Laura had been waiting outside for her before she was taken. During their search a loud noise startles the pair. Suddenly the kidnapper appears forcing the pair back into a corner. The pair scream and shout out for Samatha whilst the kidnapper approaches, all the while over the noise the two make, a continous tapping can be heard from somewhere in the darkness.

Production Targets. Dale Hill

Targets..
Research a film each/ Opening sequence of:
The Hole
The Grudge
The Ring.
Idea for the full film storyline
Characters & character profiles
Production company name
Research on certificates
Look into lighting & other effects
Post pictures of proposed location
Titles & how they will fit into the opening sequence