THE PURGE

STILL IMAGE ANALYSIS

IMAGE 1In the purge trailer, they use a mix of a high angle and an establishing shot. They use these to show the local area that they live in to show where the film is set. This is conventional for a horror film trailer as they show that it is set in the family’s house which is conventional for a horror film. The high angle shot shows the whole area which you can see is a very rich area. With the storyline of the film it could mean that people would come to this area as the residents have a lot of money. It also shows that is a quiet and peaceful residentially area. This is conventional as they are trying to set the storyline and make it understandable.

IMAGE 2During this clip, you can see they have used a montage of clips used from a camera, this is called a montage. This editing technique is very affected as it helps set up the storyline showing how bad this event that the film is about is. The montage shows violence and weapons which are conventional for the horror film genre. The weapons and violence connotes danger and fear which are conventional scary words. A montage also allows the audience to gather a lot of information about the film and help them understand the storyline.

IMAGE 3In this clip, you can see that they have used a fade to black editing technique. This editing technique is used to show something bad is going to happen which connotes danger and fear as black is a colour is associated with danger. This is a conventional editing technique for a horror film as the purpose of horror films are to be scary and with fade to black connoting danger, it fits into the horror genre.

IMAGE 4In this image, you can see that a wide shot has been used to show the road in the main city centre and showing how empty and deserted it is. This shot shows the audience how bad the situation is and shows that everyone is scared and no one is out. This is conventionally as it helps set the horror genre in the trailer.

IMAGE 5In this image, a CCTV camera shot has been used. It has been used to show the extent of the fire and the danger that is occurring. This signifies danger which is conventional for a horror trailer.

IMAGE 6In this image, you can see some props that have been used. You can see the knife that the girl is holding which connotes horror and danger. It also connotes death which is stereotypical for the horror film genre. You can also see the blood on the clothes of the girl. This connotes death and danger which is conventional for the horror film genre.

IMAGE 7In this image, a high angle is used in a wide shot. This connotes the man to very intimidating and evil which is conventional for the horror film genre. You can also see the girl in the background which has a very creepy mask which connotes danger and makes the image look creepy. This is conventional for the horror film genre and also makes the audience wonder why she is there and what future activity she will have in the film.