Get Out Trailer Analysis

The film Get Out is of the horror genre and it's main theme is of possessed antagonists and paranormal activity. The film's target audience is young adult couples, as that it who the movie's protagonists are.

Sound:
The sound in the trailer for the film is edited to make it have a stop-start effect. I feel that this is effective as it gives it an uncomfortable feel for the audience when they are watching the trailer. The dialogue in the trailer is used to help the audience identify who the protagonists and antagonists of the film are. The main type of  non diegetic sound that is used in the trailer is soundtrack or background instruments playing. This is used to add to the uncomfortable mood that is created in the trailer.

Camera:
One camera shot that is used in the trailer is a close up, of the protagonist's face. It effectively shows to the audience the fear on his face. Another shot type that we can see used in the trailer is a two shot of the young couple. This is used to show their close relationship. One camera angle that is used is a high angle shot, which is shown when the protagonist is looked down on when he is sitting on the sofa. This is an effective shot, as it makes him look smaller and lower down in status.

Mise en scene:
The setting and costumes of the characters in the film are very naturalistic, which makes the film seem very realistic and relatable to the audience. However this is juxtaposed by making certain characters in the film possessed. The lighting in the trailer is mainly high key, which is extremely unconventional for horror films, as it doesn't create a high amount of tension, or put fear into the audience who are watching the movie. The film is set in a common American neighbourhood, which is conventional for Horror movies.

Editing:
Prevalence in the trailer is given to the young couple, particularly the male in the relationship. This is so the audience can empathise with how he is feeling during the film, which is mainly attacked and intimidated. The cuts used in the trailer are mainly of a fast pace, to compliment the tension in the film.