Before making and editing our trailer, it is essential to have an understanding of what sort of music makes a successful thriller trailer. After researching into various different types of thriller trailers such as the new film of Split, I have found a variety of sound effects that I believe will make an important difference in making a trailer that will please our audience and meet certain conventions of the thriller genre for trailers.
A wheel spin can connote different things, and it is a common use of sound used in thriller trailers in order to increase the excitation and anticipation for a trailer. It could connote that somebody is rushing away which is usually the victim which in our case is Rosey (the protagonist), or it could represent the eagerness the sinner has on chasing down their targets. Or it could represent the urgency the police force may have when trying to track down the evil in the film. This is a common stereotype of thriller films, the fact that each members of a side show a certain level of urgency to make sure they are always one step ahead. This is one sound effect that we want to include in our trailer, as we feel as though it increases the heat and intensity of a trailer, and engages the audience to the point where they feel as though they are in the scene.
This sound effect acts as a juxtaposition as it has a contrasting effect of connoting both happiness but also it acts as quite a sister sound. This is something that we could include in our trailer, as we do plan on filing in a park location. Having a clips showing a park location, with this in the background will enhance the feeling of anxiety within the audience. However, it may not fit with the theme of our film, as this this sound effect of children laughing is usually used in horror thrillers.
This is a typical convention that is used in most thrillers. This is because a scream can represent a sort of outcry, which is usually used by a victim in thriller films. A scream is an immediate reaction to something, so this is usually used in thrillers to connote that something bad is happening or has already happened. For example, in the official trailer of kidnapped, a scream is used to emphasise the pain the mother is feeling when she figures out that her son has gone missing. This is something we want to include in our film, and as a group we have thought it would be a good idea to have a scream of Rosey who is the protagonist, to ensure that the audience know what she is feeling. Furthermore, this will likely make the audience remember the trailer more, as the scream can be unexpected which could result in the being shocked by the sound. I also believe that the sound of screaming has a direct impact on me and others, as it is a straight outcry that could be interpreted in different ways. Screaming in thriller films is usually done to portray the pain of a character, however looking at different genres they can connote extreme happiness, causing a juxtaposition.
A ticking noise such as this can connote that something is about to happen. Anticipation is a key aspect that all film makers in the thriller genre want to have in both their trailer and film. This is because the demographic of the thriller genre, expect to be thrilled in some form or another, and this can be done by building up anticipation which could either be linked to the audience being scared or anxious as to what is about that happen. A clock ticking sound can also symbolise a church, and how religious imagery can be connoted in the film. This could enhance the aspect of our antagonist (Henry's character) needing help, which is a common stereotype of churches as they can act as a saviour in peoples lives. A clock ticking noise can also connote that something is coming to an end, or something is about to begin. This can be applied to our trailer, as having a clock ticking could signify the end to the antagonist's pain in the request to be loved.
Heavy breathing is a convention that is commonly used in thriller movies and trailers. This is because it can connote that a character is running away from something. It immediately engages the audience as it feels as though you are next to them, because in order to hear breathing the proximity has to be very close in a real world situation. In addition, it can portray a character as being weak, as they are choosing the flight response, instead of standing up to the offender. In Love me, we could apply this when showing a scene where Rosey tries to run away from our antagonist. Heavy breathing will connote her as being inferior and will enhance the anxiety levels of the audience as they will naturally want her to escape the kidnap.
After looking at various thriller films, it became evident that the sound effects for when something bad happens usually has some sort of thud or bang. Therefore, adding to the impact of the action happening. For example, a knife drop with the sound of a bang can represent the knife hitting the floor, in a more powerful and meaningful way. This is something we intent to have in our trailer, as I believe that it enhances the impact of specific actions.
Thunder and lightening show the great power that nature has. People also associate thunder and lightning to the wrath of God. This sound is very powerful, as it represents great danger and adds an eery effect. Furthermore, the thunder sounds could represent a bad day that is either happening, or about to happen in a trailer. This can be applied to our trailer, in order to represent the power the antagonist has, and to also connote that something bad occurring.
After looking at various sounds and effects, the heartbeat was one of the ones that stood out to me most. This is because it can either be applied to one specific character or, it can be applied to a complete scene. Meaning, that if a character is in a situation where they are getting angry or scared, a heartbeat sound connotes that their blood levels are rising and the emotion is taking over them. Or, as heard in this sound clip, a heartbeat that gets faster and faster can connote that something is about to happen. This is why I believe that including a heartbeat, will not only engage the audience, but they will feel as though they are in the scene, so very close to the characters.
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