The opening to each thriller follows codes and conventions, depending on the genre of the thriller. It helps to build, tension, suspense and mystery, whilst also giving subtle hints as to what the rest of the thriller is to be based on. Mise en scene, camera, sound and editing all contribute to setting the correct atmosphere for the genre of the thriller. Some conventions that are to be included are;
Quick snappy shots which adds to the excitement for the rest of the film
Edits are quick, more than likely straight cuts, which again adds to the excitment and helps to set a repetitive pace for the opening sequence.
After coming to the conclusion that we were going to have 'ghost hunt' style thriller, with it being a useful option as my mum runs a company that does ghost hunts. We discovered it would be a good idea to try and make the most of this by using one of her locations. After discussing with my mum about which location would be best for us to use, we came to the conclusion that a haunted castle would be good and useful also when it came to the time period in which we needed to film. The castle that was to be used and for our thriller to be based around was 'Tutbury Castle'. This location was took into consideration when planning, for example when we were creating the storyboard, however as I was the only one who had been there previously, it was my responsibility in order to tell my group what the location is to look like when drawing each picture.
Tutbury Castle is a largely ruinous medieval castle at Tutbury, Staffordshire, England, in the ownership of the Duchy of Lancaster. The castle is currently leased by Lesley Smith, famous for appearing on the TV show Most Haunted.Tutbury Castle became the headquarters of Henry de Ferrers and was the centre of the wapentake of Appletree, which included Duffiel frith. With his wife Bertha, he endowed Tutbury Priory with two manors in about 1080. It would seem that Tutbury at that time was a dependency of the Norman abbey of St Pierre-sur-Dives. The castle was destroyed by Prince Edward in 1264 after the rebellion of Robert de Ferrers, 6th Earl of Derby. In 1269, after a further rebellion the lands were given toEdmund Crouchback and have remained part of the Duchy of Lancaster. Apart from the 12th century chapel the ruins date from the 14th and 15th centuries when the castle was rebuilt. Mary, Queen of Scots, was imprisoned in the castle in the 16th century.
Props
When it came to the props that we would be needing to use, we understood that the particular props we would need would be ones that are generally used on a ghost hunting event, these would include; ouija board (which we would get from my mums business and borrow theirs), a glass, and a table (which will be used for the table-tipping). The props are to be used in activities that will be seen throughout our thriller, however these are activities in which you would understandably notice to be used on a ghost hunt which makes it realistic.
Actors
With our thriller being in a 'ghost hunt' style it seemed as though it was to be based around what was going on within the surroundings, with no influence from actors.. this was to make it more realistic again and makes anything that does happen a lot more unexpected, which is what would improve our thriller when filming.
However people were to be used in our thriller as when it comes to the activities, we need people to be puting their fingers on the glass when doing the ouija board or the glass moving and we will need peoples hands on the table when doing table tipping, this will all be needed in order for the paranormal activities to go ahead within our thriller, but we were to go with the more simple option of just using the people within our group.
The people who will be used within our group will be Lizzie and Kristina.
Lizzie will be wearing something similar to this outfit;
And Kristina will be wearing something similar to this outfit;
Both outfits, will be suitable. As they are quite fashionable which will help identify them as young women. However they are quite warm too which will begood for the outside filming and the idea that they are on a 'ghost hunt'.
Both actors will be 'ghost hunters' if used, they will be; Elizabeth Tye (shown first) & Kristina Lowe (shown second)
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