pITCH FEEDBACK

Very little criticism was given of my idea for ‘The Basement’, leading me to the

conclusion that I will continue with the majority of my ideas. However, one comment

stated that the film leans too heavily on its influences with The Conjuring and

Insidious, and I have taken this comment into great consideration. Indeed, it has

provoked me to reconsider the majority of the first half of the trailer, which will be

constructed in a more unconventional sense than most horror film trailers. Although

establishing shots will be used, there will be a greater emphasis on generating an

atmosphere completely unique to the aesthetic of my film – and this will replace

lengthy character introductions that were previously in its place. This will shift focus

from a character-driven narrative to an atmospheric, visually complex narrative,

which is a significant change from the more conventional ideas associated with my

first draft of the trailer. I feel as though this change is necessary in order to prevent

myself falling into the conventions of the trailers of The Conjuring and Insidious,

and will allow me to find further ways to scare and beguile my target audience.