For our inspiration, we wanted to recreate something similar to the 'the Gallows'. We liked this trailer because it is very fast paced and all held hand which adds more tension to the film. The shots were easier because it was film hand held but it was also great to recreate because, due to it being hand held a lot of the shot are uneven and not focused. Therefore, this means that the audience never really sees the killer. Creating suspense. Using the Gallows as our trailer, it allowed us to play with different sounds and lighting.
Here is some information on the film:
Twenty years after an accident during a small town high school play results in death, students at the school resurrect the failed stage production in a misguided attempt to honor the anniversary of the tragedy - but ultimately find out that some things are better left alone.
The budget they had making the Gallows was $100,000, on the opening weekend, the film made $10,015,000 and the gross total was $22,757,819
Twenty years after an accident during a small town high school play results in death, students at the school resurrect the failed stage production in a misguided attempt to honor the anniversary of the tragedy - but ultimately find out that some things are better left alone.
The budget they had making the Gallows was $100,000, on the opening weekend, the film made $10,015,000 and the gross total was $22,757,819