Creating my own title cards.

I need to start thinking of what my text will be for my title cards. I will look at a few examples from contemporary horror trailers for inspiration.

These 3 screenshots have been taken from the trailer for The hallow. They all feature the same background which seems like branches or twigs to be portrayed in a negative and scary way. It links in with the text itself of saying darkest side of nature. It allows the audience to get a sense of the narrative.

I really love the title cards for this film! These screenshots are from the trailer to Krumpus. I love the title cards because it mimics the famous christmas song Santa clause is coming to town. It gives a sinister feel as He known if youve been bad or good, connoting the evil entity is watching over them at all times. I feel this is a good technique and will try to use this idea to fit my trailer.

Thinking of the texts I could possibly use: A Year Later From the Director of The Follower, 24 DaysOnce you see herShe will never leaveRunning wont helpBased on the true Vaur murder caseLast Summer They Killed childrenShes backTwo SistersIn a Sinister houseThe truth will be revealed

audience feedback A Year LaterMost people agreed that it will be good to use this in my film. So I will defiantly be using this.From the Director of The Follower, 24 DaysMost people agreed that this will be effective in the film trailer; I also know as a media student that this is a good technique used so I will be using this as a title card. Once you see herShe will never leaveMajority of people said that this will be effective. I also received comments of people saying that it will be more effective if they were on consecutive separate slides. I will be using this.

Running wont helpMajority of the people said that this wouldn't be as effective as a title card. I started to think as well, and its bit cliche that this is written in title cards and often doesn't scare the audience or build tension. So I wont be using this. Based on the true Vaur murder caseThis was the only one that received 10/10. The audience loved this idea as they agreed basing a film on a true story scares them. So I will be using this. Last Summer They Killed childrenThis was another one where the audience didn't see as a good choice. Im in two minds myself, however there is a chance that I will consider using these.

Two SistersIn a Sinister houseThe audience were half for this and half against. I also feel unsure about this as it seems a little cheesy! There is a high chance I wont use these. The truth will be revealed The majority of the audience likes this. They find that this will be leading them onto wanting to watch the film to find out what the truth is. I will be using this. The audience feedback was useful in helping me make my decisions. I also will take more time to think of them from a media student perspective. Also, to make sure this wasn't unfair, I used 5 females and 5 males from the ages of 16-19, Which fits in with the age range for target audiences of horror films.