Location

The number one most important thing for creating atmosphere in a horror movie trailer is the location. Our film is set in an abandoned theatre. We both attend regular classes at the Young Actors Theatre in Islington. We have asked permission to film in the theatre after the classes have ended one weekend. We are also going to set a couple of scenes in the old adventure playground across the road from the theatre. The theatre from the outside has a very institutional feel, similar to a prison. It is also fallen into a state of disrepair making it look as if it has not been used for many years. The inside interior is very dark and old-fashioned. There are a lot of hidden doorways and dark corridors which will provide an effective backdrop for trailer. The theatre in real life is supposedly haunted and definitely has the feel of a haunted building. The park across the road has also fallen into a state of disrepair. It has a very depressing and haunting feel to it because it obviously used to be a fun child friendly play area but in recent years has become rotting and dangerous. This reminds me of the location in the film House of Wax because that to used to be a happy, family friendly place but in the film has become a wasteland of hellish nightmares. This is the feel we want to replicate in our trailer.

During the night-time the scary atmosphere is enhanced and will provide the perfect location for a trailer.