Horror Trailer Admiration.

Scream (1996)

Directed by: Wes Craven

I admire this trailer as it contains all the key codes and coventions of horror; including the key weapon and moments that shock the audience. I think Scream stands out for me as it defies the stereotypical horror film; Wes Craven's decision to add comedic elements and to have the characters know that they're in a scary movie enables the audience to feel at ease however, still in suspense as they don't know what could happen.

I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997)
Directed by: Jim Gillespie

I admire this trailer as it's aimed at teenagers who have played pranks and have experienced the consequences of their actions. This trailer relates to what we're working on as our moral to the story is progress responsibly and you're responsible for your own actions. The fact that the killer is also unknown relates to our trailer as our killer isn't discovered until the very end of the film.

When A Stranger Calls (2006)

Directed by: Simon West

What I like most about this trailer is that the audience experience a fear of the unknown. Not knowing who/where the killer is, immediately puts the audience on a sudden edge and makes them feel uneasy. The use of lighting in this trailer also adds to their fear as the killer's face is unclear as the house is almost in complete darkness.