Scripting and Shooting Scripts

Scripting and Shooting Scripts

Scene/Content	Shots	Time
Waking up in bedroom	POV: Eyes open from black screen POV: Eyes close and production logo comes on POV: Eyes open again and film title appears on screen	3.0 secs 2.0 secs 1.5 secs
Getting dressed	CU: Feet coming down from bed MS: Shirt put on from behind CU: Skirt zipped up CU: Buttons done up CU: Feet walking to bathroom	1.7 secs 2.8 secs 1.8 secs 3.1 secs 2.9 secs
Bathroom	CU: Tap on CU: Face down to sink CU: Face back up, woman in mirror, turn around and leave	1.5 secs 0.7 secs 8.8 secs
Kitchen	CU: Comes down stairs Tracking: Enters kitchen and puts kettle on Mid-CU/SRS: Eating breakfast LS/SRS: Masked woman MC/SRS: Reaction, phone rings and answer	2.5 secs 15 secs 3.1secs 0.7 secs 14.2 secs
Phone call	ECU: Mouth shot (psycho) Mid-CU: Conversation with mum SRS/LS: Masked woman SRS/MS/DA: Gets up and picks up bag SRS/LS: No woman, noose DA: Opens door	1.8 secs 12 secs 1.2 secs 2.8 secs 1.9 secs 4.7 secs
Outside	ECU: Door close and lock LS: Walks to gate, opens as door opens with Masked Woman in house, turns and runs Establishing: Running to camera	7.6 secs 11.3 secs 4.0 secs

Costumes, Props and Make-up Sourcing

Evie:		Masked Lady:
Prop:	From:	Prop:	From:
Shirt	Next	Mask	Ebay
Skirt	Urban Outfitters	Dress	Boohoo
Tights	Tescos	Scarf	Ouiset
Shoes	Topshop	Cape	Urban Outfitters
Coat	River Island	Shoes	New Look
Bag	New Look
Kitchen:		Garden:
Bowl	Ikea	Rope for noose	Homebase
Spoon	Ikea
Cereal	Tesco
Milk	Tesco
Kettle	Currys
Phone	Apple
Cup	Ikea
Bathroom:
Blood	Water& paint Hobbycraft
Make-up Bag	Boots

Filming Schedule

Collage of Horror Iconography

My collage of iconography mainly includes: Knifes, blood, masks, shadows, haunted houses, weapons, good and evil and dark colours. 

Iconic Horror Directors

One of the most iconic horror directors is Alfred Hitchcock. Hundreds of films have been influenced by his work, as he created a lot of sounds and scenes which defined the horror genre, and are often referenced today. Some of his most recognisable works include Psycho and The Birds. One of his trademarks was to use camera movement to mimic a persons gaze, and framing shots to gain maximum anxiety. He was often nicknamed "The Master of Suspense"

"The only way to get rid of my fears is to make films about them"

Another notable horror director is Wes Craven. Famous works include Nightmare on Elm Street, The Last House on the Left, The Hills Have Eyes and Scream. He was best known for creating "Slasher Films",usually involving a psychopath who murders several victims with sharp tools. 

"The first monster you have to scare the audience with is yourself"

Tod Browning was another important director. Alongside being an actor and screenwriter, he also directed many films including Dracula, Freaks and Mark of the Vampire. He worked in the silent and early sound eras so was very influential in his work. He experimented with crime fiction, revenge tales, science fiction and strange films that defy classification. 

"There are far worse things awaiting a man than death"-Dracula

Another famous director is John Carpenter. Famous films include Halloween, Starman and Dark star. Halloween was a commercial hit and helped give birth to the slasher horror genre. Critics have complimented him for his advanced technical skills. Carpenter is also notable for having composed or co-composed most of the music of his films; some of them are now considered cult as well, with the main theme of Halloween being considered a part of popular culture.

"To make Michael Myers frightening, I had him walk like a man, not a monster"

Talent Scouting

Location Scouting

Location Sourcing

Horror films tend to be set in isolated places, typically in the countryside. 

We wanted to film in a similar area to comply with the conventions of the horror genre.

Scream 4 (large, country home)

Amityville Horror (large, country home)

Cabin in the Woods (small, old, isolated cabin)

We also wanted to maintain naturalistic mise-en-scene for the inside of the home, like is seen in many horror films.

(Scream)

(Funny Games)

(Insidious)

To achieve this we decided to film at one of our own houses so that the setting and mise-en-scene of the character’s home would be realistic

Our options were:

Annabel Briggs’ House	Annabel Evelyn’s House	Jasmine Poynter’s House	Georgina Sparks’ House
Reasons for: Painted white - connotations of the colours can be used to symbolise innocence of the victim  Hedge surrounds house, makes it appear more isolated	Reasons for: Countryside Wall length windows means it is easy to film the outside shots which we planned to do through a window  Surrounded by a large hedge, makes it appear more isolated	Reasons for:  Realistic and natural-looking mise-en-scene  Location (i.e. suburban area) is relatable for many of our audience which could make the opening more frightening	Reasons for: Isolated Coutntryside Big glass windows, good for natural lighting and fits with storyline
Reasons against: Town area Nearby/surrounding houses	Reasons against: Angle and positioning of the house means natural lighting can’t be used Semi-detached house, neighbours can sometimes be heard	Reasons against: Town area Nearby/surrounding houses	Reasons against: Harder for everyone to get transport to

We decided George’s house would be best for filming as we liked the setting due to its isolated area in the countryside and the lake in the background could be used to create an eerie atmosphere. 

It will also get good, natural lighting from the large kitchen windows during the morning where/when we are planning to film the majority of our opening, which reduces costs and health and safety risks.