Opening Sequence Research 2

When A Stranger Calls (2006)

• Looking at the trailer of this film, there are quite similar elements to our idea however, there will also be obvious differences in both plot and location.
• The Babysitter in this trailer is quite young and looks like the average teenager (relating to the audience of the film) so the person watching will be able to relate to her.
• She seems very unsuspecting, innocent and terrified of the events unfolding. We should try and capture these feelings and concepts with the actor that we use.
• I particularly like the shot where the camera approaches the girl who has her back to us as it looks like something is creeping towards the babysitter while she is unaware.
• Also, the key words that the trailer highlights are: 'Alone', 'Isolated' and 'Trapped' and these are three themes which are effective and themes that I think we should try and capture.
• We could achieve this greatly through the editing as we could alter the pace with fades and cuts. With quick cuts during the fast-paced actions and slow fades when the girl is on her own.
• There is a big element of stalking and abduction within this film so we could analyse the way that the director presents this to influence us during our production stages.