30 Days of Night
Year: 2007
Genre: Horror
Personal Mark: 8
The ‘30 days of night’ trailer is well made. This is due to
a number of reasons. The initial jump scare helps to quickly engross the
audience, while also establishing the genre of the trailer. Another method used that compliments this is
the use of collision cutting. It helps to set a pace for the trailer, therefore
allowing for the faster sections to have more impact. The filter for the
trailer is also used well as it appears grimy once again setting the scene and
establishing itself as a horror. The intertitles are used well too. They help
to establish a strong narrative whilst also hide the major plot points. It is
finally complimented by non-diegetic sound that helps to keep the audience on edge
and once more is used to build pace and to make more of an impact.
There are however some issues that could be improved.
Although there is clear depth to the narrative they seem to have used too many
shots. This makes certain moments hard to follow and does not allow the
audience to fully take in each shot. This also makes for quite a long trailer.
It gives a well-rounded view of the film but it could be a lot shorter and
still have the same effect; it is crucial to capture the audience’s attention,
but also to keep it. And finally, there
are too many fades. They add the effect of unfinished business but too many may
leave the audience confused.
Overall our class’ average score came to 8/10. It was a
solid trailer that made good use of horror methods and conventions, but was a
little too long and confusing in parts.
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