Research - analysis of other trailers

for my research into psychological thrillers i have composed a 9 frame analysis of a similar films trailer, the film trailer I have chosen to analyse is the Elephant trailer as this also tackles the school shooting theme.

 this is one of the posters that they have chosen, it has a great contrast from this and the contents of the film. upon first glance at this poster you may see it as a romance film. They have purposefully left the image open and uncovered by little text as to direct the viewers attention to the image as it grabs your attention.

 this title screen is to show who may view the trailer and also which classification board has approved it, this is essential in each Trailer as viewer discretion is a priority.

this is the first shot within the school, this is used to establish the setting and also the characters included within the film

This is another shot which is used to establish characters and location for the film, this longshot of the corridor is used frequently and is a key selling point for the film and is highly associated with the director.

A close up shot used to establish another key character to the films plot and narrative.

Reviews are included as a drawing point to make audiences want to come and see it as it has won awards and is a critically acclaimed picture.

this shot shows the two killers geared up and reveals the plot to the film further, at this point the pace of the trailer increases as to show the intensity of the film increasing and danger associated with these two.