Research

Research

Paranormal Activity

·       We used a concept that was inspired by Paranormal Activity, as well as other horror films, which was that you do not show the “thing” that is feared until the end. This is used to put the audience in suspense and to test their imagination.

·       We also tried to use a few shots that were similar in this movie. We used a hand held style camera, and therefore were able to give some of the shots and creepy feel, like someone is watching.

Disturbia

·       We tried to use a similar editing technique that was inspired from “Disturbia”. This technique/effect was that in between each clip, a fade out is used. We found that this created tension and also made the film flow a little better.

·       We also used the settings of the main character. For example we have set our film in the characters house. And have filmed him on his own to emphasise how alone his is.

Seven

·       Other films such as “Seven” inspired our film. The quick editing and some of the mise – en – scene was something we wanted to incorporate in our film. Also the dim lighting effect was something else that we tried to feauture that came across well in “Seven”.

Other Inspiration

·       Blair Witch Project

·       The Omen