By Niamh Crowley
The sub-genre for are trailer is slasher, stereotypes of this genre is the use of gore, blood and the big cut wounds. This therefore means make-up and special effects will be vital in helping visually show what sub-genre we are doing. With the use of cuts bruises and blood as without this the audience wouldn't be able to recognise the fact that it's a slasher horror trailer. The cuts that we make and show will help with creating visceral pleasure which will convey what type of trailer it is, horror trailers should create a response especially a gut response and fear.
Wounds and cutsThis look is what I am taking inspiration for my antagonist. I will follow this tutorial but add my own twist of how to make the slasher antagonist look like he has been resurrected.
How to make a wound using liquid latex. This was easy to follow and useful as I will be buying liquid latex for other cuts and wounds.
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Bruising and grazesThese videos are easy to follow and can be replicable. I will be using them as examples and guidance for how to create these looks on the victims and protagonist. To show how the antagonist will be hurtig them.
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These are more extreme wounds then the bruising, but these videos are simple to follow and with the use of scar wax and liquid latex I should be able to recreate them. These types of wounds help establish the genre, for example were doing a slasher therefore the wounds need to look gorey and realistic to show how the psychopathic killer is harming them.
Useful tips and tricks
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These videos were really useful in showing cheap and easy ways on how to create the same look for the cuts and wounds. How to make fake blood look realistic will also improve the look of the trailer as it will show a high quality, but also will make the poster and magazine have a professional look.
What I will need to use and buy
Time-Lapse of wounds and cuts
The time-lapse shows me creating two different cuts/wounds using the products I have bought. The first wound is bigger than the second. I used a sponge to put liquid latex in the shape of the cut I wanted to make. I then added cotton wool around the two edges that connected at the ends. This was to show how deep the cut was. After adding another liquid layer on top to secure it I let it dry. I then put a layer of foundation on top as well as some brown and black eye shadow. To finish off I used a cotton bud to drip fake blood in the cut and down the face.
In order to improve this cut I would get a better matching foundation colour so that the edges of the cut blend better with the skin.
The second cut was a similar style and same products but with a tissue layer instead of cotton. I found this easier to work with as the cotton would easily stick to my fingers if there was a but of latex on them. After putting a layer of tissue and latex down I used scissors to cut it , to create the actual cut look. I then added the fake blood into it.
In order to improve this cut I would get a better matching foundation colour so that the edges of the cut blend better with the skin.
The second cut was a similar style and same products but with a tissue layer instead of cotton. I found this easier to work with as the cotton would easily stick to my fingers if there was a but of latex on them. After putting a layer of tissue and latex down I used scissors to cut it , to create the actual cut look. I then added the fake blood into it.
Bruise's
I used the Kryolan bruise wheel to create the look of bruises. By following the YouTube tutorials. I used the different colours to create the effect of different aged bruises for example old bruises are more yellow where as fresher bruises have more blue and purple colours. I used a sponge to create these looks. Bruises will be used to show the physical force of the antagonist and how he can get up close and personal with the victims and protagonists and grab their arms and wrists. To do a fresh bruise I did the bottom layer with a light purple then a darker purple towards the centre and finally a blue shade over the top.
REAL MEDIA TEXTS
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I took inspiration from a nightmare on elm street. This is because Freddy's face was burnt before he died and as a spirit he has the burns. I want to create a similar story to are antagonist, as he has been resurrected from the dead to kill people.
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As most killers in slashers wear masks, we have decided to take inspiration from the Friday the 13th mask as the mask is quite simple unlike scream which is more of a character mask. We will use both Freddy Krueger and Jason Voorhees to create are own new slasher killer where we have one hald of his face with a cut or flesh wound and the other with the mask on. This will show both that he is trying to hide his identity but that it also shows his past and how he was hurt.
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Inspiration for the wounds |
For the blood and the stabbing that will be created with latex, tissue and fake blood. I have take inspiration from the film Scream as they include a lot of blood and gore and show how the antagonist gets up close an personal with the knife, which connotes phallic imagery, to kill his victims suggesting his dominance and power over them. |
COSTUMES
When trying to source the costumes for the trailer we will first see what we have ourselves and then see what we can get from our friends. If we can't get some specific things then we will order them online. This will help save money and stick to a budget.
PAUL
Paul is apart of the teenage group who are may be killed by the antagonist. However Paul is one of the few who will be able to out wit and survive to the end where he will become face to face with the antagonist. Out of all of the group he will be quite simple and will appear to not seem dominant or outgoing but in the end is able to survive and last. He will have a simple look of jeans and a jumper to connote how uncomplicated he is. He also doesn't rely on a lot of accessories and very expensive things.
Paul's friends will be killed one by one despite this he will be very protective and will try to save them all. He is also able to survive the longest as he does not take part in drinking or using drugs, therefore making him a 'final girl' character despite being male.
This look will be simple to create as the jeans and jumper can be bought from any retail store. E.g Primark where they could be bought for under £20.
Plain jumper- Plain-t-shirts.com (£6.48)- http://www.plain-t-shirts.co.uk/index.php?route=product/productnew&product_id=2547&language=en¤cy=GBP&colorid=343&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIvNSQ16md1wIVx7ztCh0g3wGJEAkYASABEgLnn_D_BwE
Paul's friends will be killed one by one despite this he will be very protective and will try to save them all. He is also able to survive the longest as he does not take part in drinking or using drugs, therefore making him a 'final girl' character despite being male.
This look will be simple to create as the jeans and jumper can be bought from any retail store. E.g Primark where they could be bought for under £20.
Plain jumper- Plain-t-shirts.com (£6.48)- http://www.plain-t-shirts.co.uk/index.php?route=product/productnew&product_id=2547&language=en¤cy=GBP&colorid=343&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIvNSQ16md1wIVx7ztCh0g3wGJEAkYASABEgLnn_D_BwE
Antagonist
The antagonist is resurrected and already has wounds on his face from when he was previously killed. This also why the mask is warn to try and cover up his face. Which is conventional of slashers, as they are trying to hide there identity. The boiler suit and steel toed worker boots are conventionally masculine and they would be work by males for work. Another masculine trait the antagonist will have is the use of weapons which are the knife, machete and axe these all connote phallic imagery as they show how he uses his masculinity to penetrate the skin of his victims and how powerful he can be.
He starts of killing the teenagers and other victims because he was resurrected by Henry Matterson to take over the camp there staying on. However they are seen to be drinking and taking drugs which causes him to want to punish them.
Blue Boiler Suit- Ebay (£10.39)-
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Black-BOILER-SUIT-OVERALL-COVERALL-Mechanic-college-work-MENS-New-Sale-UK-Ship-E/222622587234?epid=2202003048&hash=item33d5571962:m:m8pj74vLVyl1P6fD5FOnZmg
Black face mask- Ebay (£5.97)-
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FANCY-DRESS-Plain-Black-Face-Mask/282432368954?hash=item41c247f13a:g:hr8AAOSw7pNZn8on
He starts of killing the teenagers and other victims because he was resurrected by Henry Matterson to take over the camp there staying on. However they are seen to be drinking and taking drugs which causes him to want to punish them.
Blue Boiler Suit- Ebay (£10.39)-
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Black-BOILER-SUIT-OVERALL-COVERALL-Mechanic-college-work-MENS-New-Sale-UK-Ship-E/222622587234?epid=2202003048&hash=item33d5571962:m:m8pj74vLVyl1P6fD5FOnZmg
Black face mask- Ebay (£5.97)-
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FANCY-DRESS-Plain-Black-Face-Mask/282432368954?hash=item41c247f13a:g:hr8AAOSw7pNZn8on
DENNIS
A typical character used in slashers are the 'Jock'. Dennis is in charge of the group and makes the decisions. He is the popular guy who everyone gets along with. The real media texts I have taken inspiration from is Scream and The Cabin in the woods. I have used a similar look for Dennis so that the character is recognisable. He will have a laid back look in jogging bottoms and a t-shirt with the typical 'Jock Jacket'. The t-shirt will be red to connote blood and how he's not innocent, this will be shown by the fact that he will be one of the first to die.
Black Varsity jacket Ebay (£11)- https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/Unisex-American-Style-Varsity-Letterman-University-College-Baseball-Jacket-Navy-With-White-Sleeves/1654790533?var=610527741586&iid=311527846758
Red T-shirt- Next (£6) http://www.next.co.uk/g21368s52#369510
Black Varsity jacket Ebay (£11)- https://www.ebay.co.uk/p/Unisex-American-Style-Varsity-Letterman-University-College-Baseball-Jacket-Navy-With-White-Sleeves/1654790533?var=610527741586&iid=311527846758
Red T-shirt- Next (£6) http://www.next.co.uk/g21368s52#369510
LOUISE
Louise will dress and be the stereotypical 'Dumb Blonde'. Who will be one of the first to be killed off due to her sexual nature and the taking part in drugs and alcohol. She will be the typical girl who like's wearing pink and dressing up in tight clothes.
Her look is also unsuitable for where they are, they will be in a abandoned building or forest therefore making her short shorts and sandals not making her life easier especially while trying to run away from the antagonist making her more vulnerable.
Crop top- Primark (£3)- https://www.primark.com/en/product/orange--loose-crop-top,r35397151498288
Mini skirt/Shorts- Primark (£8)- https://www.primark.com/en/product/red-lace-mini-skirt,R35397151704402
Her look is also unsuitable for where they are, they will be in a abandoned building or forest therefore making her short shorts and sandals not making her life easier especially while trying to run away from the antagonist making her more vulnerable.
Crop top- Primark (£3)- https://www.primark.com/en/product/orange--loose-crop-top,r35397151498288
Mini skirt/Shorts- Primark (£8)- https://www.primark.com/en/product/red-lace-mini-skirt,R35397151704402
HENRY MATTERSON
Henry Matterson is a rich billionaire who likes control and power. This is represented in his actions and costume/ clothing. He does not kill the protagonist's himself showing his not wanting to get involved. He wears suits and smart expensive jewellery to show to people his power and and materialistic needs.
Although his money power, that is all he has and in order to protect himself from not being harmed by the antagonist he relies on a piece of jewellery (necklace). This shows his vulnerability and weakness. So when his necklace is destroyed he is left scared and under the power of the antagonist. This results in his death and the antagonist has no mercy.
Protective necklaces- Ebay (£1.99)- https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wooden-Tribal-Necklace-Black-And-Brown-/222701442351
Although his money power, that is all he has and in order to protect himself from not being harmed by the antagonist he relies on a piece of jewellery (necklace). This shows his vulnerability and weakness. So when his necklace is destroyed he is left scared and under the power of the antagonist. This results in his death and the antagonist has no mercy.
Protective necklaces- Ebay (£1.99)- https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wooden-Tribal-Necklace-Black-And-Brown-/222701442351