Props Research

Props are used to provide extra information about a character and allow the audience to learn more about them. Props are also used to add more detail to a character's costume. Some examples of stereotypical props used in horror and thriller films include knives, saws, masks and dark clothing. These are because they are objects that may be lying around and easily accessible for the antagonist within the film. This makes the audience feel even more on edge as they are probably items that they own. Dark clothing and masks help to keep the identity of the antagonist a secret from the audience as well as from the protagonist. It is common for a horror antagonist to have one specific weapon as a trademark to their character. It makes them recognisable during franchises or even just throughout the film. The use of things such as dark clothing create a contrast to the protagonist so that they easily stand out to the audience. 

     

In our film, we will be using dark clothing for the antagonist and a classic weapon at the end. This will help the audience to identify the antagonist from the very beginning of our film up until the ending. It will also keep the antagonist's identity a secret, which will add to the tension and impact of the opening. We will also continually use a mobile phone throughout to connect with the target audience as our generation are very much glued to their phones. This, along with our actors and setting, will help the audience to relate to our film on a more personal level.