Genre Research-Teaser Trailer StyleBy Olivia Houlton

The Lodger- Teaser’s Style

• Camerawork-

- Angle- During the shots of girls screaming there is use of a canted angle to reinforce a sense of chaos and fright. Also, there is use of a high angle shot when focused on women in the film, perhaps to symbolise their vulnerability towards the avenger and their low social status in society at that time

- Movement- there is a very slight crab movement during the footage of the car driving off, creating a sense of urgency and panic in its motive

- Shot type- There are many close-ups of girls screaming in the trailer, echoing the theme of danger and vulnerability. Also, the shot positioning when Mr. Drew approaches some stairs creates the impression of hiding behind the banisters. This secretive positioning creates a sense of enigma and tension.

The lodger- Teaser’s Style

- Composition- The structure of the office footage is very interesting as there is a distinct foreground, middle-ground and background all in which office workers are running around madly. This composition enhances the themes of confusion and commotion. There is also use of proxemics throughout the trailer, for example when Mr Drew and Mrs Bunting first meet there is a medium-long shot showing the distance between them. This space indicates towards the friction and hesitation in their relationship. Also there is use of the rule of thirds in a shot of Mr Drew creating an increased sense of realism and interest in the shot. Conversely, there is a shot of Mr Drew, later on, disrupting this rule, creating a sense of discomfort and anxiety in the audience, further creating tension and anticipation as the plot unravels

- Depth of field- The footage in the lodger has deep focus to add a sense of realness to the shots

The Lodger- Teaser’s Style• Sound-

• Non- diegetic- There is a continuous soundtrack playing over the trailer. The soundtrack is of an orchestra playing a very mysterious and dramatic piece that builds up towards a climax as more instruments jump in throughout. This theatrical piece is very parallel to the intense visuals of murders in the trailer. Also, due to the soundtrack being continuous over the footage there are many sound bridges over different scenes, adding to the climatic effect of the trailer.

• Diegetic sound- In the trailer there is no on-screen sourced sound, this is mainly due to The Lodger being a silent movie.

The Lodger- Teaser’s Style• Editing-

• Order of Shots- The first shot shown, in the trailer, immediately introduces the protagonist to the audience which is effective in making him a memorable character. Also, the middle part of the trailer consists of lots of shots in relation to the articles and headlines of the unknown murderer, for example a close-up of a newspaper headlines is followed by a group of girls reading the paper. The juxtaposition of shots showing the advertisement of the unidentified killer gives rise to how serious the situation is and creates a sense of thrill and enigma. Also, towards the end there are many close-ups of shocked facial expressions one after the other, helping end the trailer on a mysterious note.

• Continuity- Although there are small scenes in the trailer that have continuity, the majority is a montage of clips. This is so that the trailer can cover a broader range of clips within the film and engage the audience with the best bits.

The Lodger- Teaser’s Style• Transitions- During the very clip of Mr. Drew meeting

Mrs. Bunting there is use of a fade transition to provoke a sense of mystery, however further on in the trailer straight cuts a predominant to create a faster pace and more excitement

• Shot duration- There is not a vast difference in shot duration in this teaser trailer as almost all shots are between 1-2 seconds. However the shots of Mr. Drew tend to be 2 seconds and above, highlighting his importance in the plot

• Pace and rhythm- The teaser trailer has a very fast pace, also the pace is very consistent and does not change too much. However at the very beginning it is noticeably slower as the titles are are being shown

• Special effects- There is a clip of the Buntings looking up and the ceiling above them turns clear and you can see Mr. Drew pacing around. This effect may symbolise the higher status of Mr. Drew at this point in the plot as the Bunting are looking up at him showing his superiority.

The Lodger- Teaser’s Style• Mise-en-scene-

• Setting- The setting of Victorian England creates a very eerie and unnerving atmosphere, adding to tension within the audience

• Props- A recurring prop is the note found with “The Avenger” written on it. This prop is essential to the plot of the film, also it reflects on the Jack the Ripper murders as he also left notes and messages to the police. The hidden identity of “The Avenger” further enhances the theme of mystery

• costume/hair/make-up- The policeman in the teaser trailer is dressed in a very stereotypical costume. This allows the audience to recognise him as a figure of authority. Also, the young girls shown in the trailer have very neat make-up and hair, echoing the key characteristics of a conventional damsel. Mr. Drew’s make-up and hair is also very tidy and clean making him appear very respectable but even more mysterious as a suspected killer

The Lodger- Teaser’s Style

• Facial expression/ body language- When a dead body is discovered, a witness is seen very distressed as she curls up her fingers and eyes are very wide with her mouth open. The worried persona of many of the characters further highlight the seriousness of the situation

• Lighting and colour- The majority of outside shots within the teaser trailer are at night creating the sense of darkness, reflecting on the evilness of the murders. Also in the interior shots the lighting is used to create many shadows, further reflecting the the theme of evil and bad. Also, in the shots of both Daisy and Mr. Drew the light is mainly focused on their faces, perhaps symbolising their innocence and goodness throughout the plot

Rear Window- Teaser’s Style• Camerawork-• Angle- When Jeff is talking to his friend about his

concerns a high angle is used, perhaps to indicate towards his vulnerability in the situation. This is because he can’t find any evidence to prove to the police Thorwald is guilty and he is physically incapable as he has broken his leg

• Movement- During the very beginning of the trailer there are many crab and tilt movements of the camera around the block of flats. This creates tension in the audience as they don’t yet know what they are searching for. Also, 1 minute 16 seconds in, the camera zooms on the face of Lisa, creating a sense of seriousness and echoing the drama of the plot.

• Shot Type- During the romantic scene between Lisa and Jeff there are man close-ups on their faces to create a sense of intimacy and closeness. However, 44 seconds in there is a long shot of Thorwald walking down a dark alley. The use of a long shot here creates the impression of a hidden identity as you can’t see Throwald’s face, further enhancing the theme of mystery and enigma

Rear Window- Teaser’s Style

• Composition- 1 minute in there is use of the rule of thirds on Lisa’s face further creating a sense of realism and structure in the shot. However this rule is broken when Thorwaldlooks into Jeff’s binoculars as he is very central in the shot creating a certain uneasiness. Also, this makes the audience feel inferior and threatened by Thorwald’s use of direct address.

• Depth of Field- Although the majority of the teaser trailer is in deep focus, near the beginning there is a shot of Jeff looking through his camera and there is selective focus on Jeff’s face. This introduces him as a protagonist and implies his significance in the plot.

Rear Window- Teaser’s Style• Sound

• Diegetic- Dialogue- during the romantic scene between Jeff and Lisa, she says, “shows over for tonight”- this creates a calm and relaxed atmosphere. However, Jeff soon starts to question Thorwald and explains his concerns to Lisa foreshadowing the danger they are about to embark on. At 59 seconds in Jeff says, “Just how would you start to cut up a human body?” further implying the themes of hazard and risk.

Rear Window- Teaser’s StyleNon-diegetic Sound-Voiceover- at 43 seconds in there is a voiceover of Jeff explaining how he has seen Thorwald take and use “mysterious trips at night, knives and swords and ropes”. Whilst he explains this to Lisa footage of Thorwald doing all these actions are shown. The use of sound bridges here make the audience believe Jeff and feel suspicious of Thorwald. Also, there is another voiceover when Thorwaldlooks directly into the camera as Lisa says, “What are you gunna do if one of them catches you?”. This second use of a soundbridge foreshadows how Thorwald will catch them and how he is a threat to all his neighbours.Soundtrack- There is a constant soundtrack throughout the teaser trailer, the music is very parallel to the images. At the start when there are images of the blocks of flats there is very tense, deep music running ay a slow pace. However during the romance scene the footage is accompanied with dreamy music mainly of violins. However when Jeff starts to question Thorwald the tense music starts again but at a slightly quicker pace. After Thorwald looks directly into the camera there is a long pause, this further creates tension and marks the moment when Thorwald realises he is being watched. The following music is even louder and fast paced, also it gets higher pitched as it crescendos to the title being displayed.

Rear Window- Teaser’s Style

• Editing• Order of shots- The beginning of the teaser trailer starts

with images of the blocks of flats. This is effective in immediately setting the scene for the film. This is followed by the romantic scene between Jeff and Lisa which also introduces them as protagonist and establishes their relationship. The following shots help build towards the climax and inject tension, also exposing key plot elements to the audience. 18 seconds in there is a credit saying “he never should have seen” followed by a shot of Jeff behind his camera looking concerned. The order of these shots is significant in implying to the audience that what he saw was sinister and unforgettable.

• Continuity- Although during the romantic scene there is continuity, the majority of the trailer is a montage of clips to give the audience in insight to the best bits of the film and encourage them to go watch the whole film to fill in the gaps

Rear Window- Teaser’sStyle• Transitions- There is a vast range of transitions used in the

trailer. Firstly, there is use of a fade during the establishing shots of the flats to create a slow pace and eerie feel. Secondly, there is use of a wipe further into the trailer from a credit to a shot of Jeff talking to another character about his concerns. This transition effectively adds further pace and drama to the trailer creating more excitement and thrill. Also, there is use of the iris transition during the end of the trailer over the actors involved, adding more commotion to the climax and significance to these these final credits.

• Shot duration/pace/rhythm- The pace and rhythm of the trailer starts off quite slow, however when the romantic scene is over the shot duration gets shorter as it builds towards the climax. However after the climax the final shot of the title is shown for a few seconds, slowing the pace shown and allowing the title to be more memorable.

• Special Effects- During some of the credits there is a flashing effect, resembling the idea of camera. This is effective in emphasising Jeff’s job as a photographer and the whole idea of him trying to capture evidence on his camera that proves Thorwald is guilty

Rear Window-Teaser’s Style

Mise-en-scene

• Setting- The setting is mainly established in the opening when the camera moves around the block of flats

• Props- The key props are the camera and the binoculars Jeff uses to spy on Thorwald. These props clearly show how severe the situation and imply hoe Jeff’s spying is getting out of control. The camera also reflects on Jeff’s job as photographer.

• Costume/hair/make-up- The red lipstick, pearl jewellery and neat hair and make-up imply Lisa is the damsel in the plot. Also, it establishes her as quite a glamorous character. However, the grey hair, glasses and scruffy suit Thorwaldfurther represents him as a creepy character.

Rear Window-Teaser’s Style

• Facial Expression/Body Language• Lighting- Overall the majority of shots within the

trailer are quite dark implying the sinister plot. Also, there are many contrasts of light and dark spaces when Jeff is spying on Thorwald at night, perhaps to focus the image more and resemble a cinema screen as Jeff is only a spectator in the event. Also, light is used to create many shadows within in trailer to further emphasis the theme of mystery and enigma. Also, 1 minute 8 seconds in when Thorwald realises Jeff is spying on him, Jeff slides backwards in his chair and his face is covered in darkness, this could symbolise the trouble and danger he is getting himself into.

• Colour- Nearing towards the climax there is use of an orange effect over the image of Jeff in his wheelchair. Due to orange having connotations od prison, it could imply how Jeff feel entrapped in his wheelchair. Also, the colour has certain connections with bodily fluids so could foreshadow the violent scenes within the film

Fatal Attraction-Teaser’s Style• Camerawork• Angle- This teaser trailer uses many low angles

throughout to connotes different meanings. Firstly, there is a low angle 52 seconds in when Dan is attacking Alex. This angle makes the audience feel vulnerable and scared of Dan in this aggressive outbreak, implying the power and authority Dan has over Alex. Secondly, 56 seconds in there is use of a low angle as Alex throws the phone to the floor, also making the audience feel scared and wary of her and her unpredictable behavior as she towers above them. Also, 57 seconds in a low angle is used on a shot of Dan and Beths’ daughter when she can’t find her bunny. This is effective in suggesting chaos and disorder in the Gallagher household.

• Movement- the majority of camera movements in the trailer are used on Alex. For example, 50 seconds in the camera zooms out of a middle shot of Alex leaning on the counter. This is effective in creating an eerie and unnerving feel. Secondly, the camera zooms in 1 minute 16 seconds in on a shot of Alex switching the lights on and off. Similarly this also creates a creepy feel as she is sitting very still and the only movement is the camera.

Fatal Attraction- Teaser’s Style• Shot type- 5 seconds into the teaser trailer, there is

a conversation between Alex and Dan before the affair, where there is use of close ups, 180 degree rule, shot-reverse-shot and over-the-shoulder-shot. All these techniques create a conversational feel and make the audience feel involved in the discussion, also they create an eye-line match which produces a sense of realism and interest. Also, 14 seconds in there is a close up of Alex and Dans legs which gives a sense of the intimacy and passion in their relationship at the time. Also there is a use of medium-long shot of Beth talking to Alex once she found out about the affair, effective in showing her tense and edgy body language. Also, it allows all the family photos around her to be visual, giving rise to how Alex has disrupted their lives.

Fatal Attraction- Teaser’s Style

• Composition- There is use of the rule of thirds 18 seconds in of Beth happy and cheerful when she doesn't’t know about the affair, symbolizing the order and structure her life is in during that point. However 49 seconds in the rule is broken in at shot of Alex leaning on the counter where is is positioned central in the image. This could be conveying show disorder and trouble have broken loose and how Alex is slowing going mad over her obsession with the Gallagher family.

• Depth of field- The teaser trailer is in deep focus to capture a sense of realism.

Fatal Attraction-Teaser’s Style

• Sound• Non-diegetic- Voiceover- whilst there is a voiceover

saying “A look that lead to an evening” there is a parallel image of Alex and Dan looking at each other, this narration at the start marks the moment they first saw each other and the significance it plays in the film. Secondly, there is a sound track played throughout which is a deep base-note sound, bringing a sense of drama and seriousness throughout the footage. Also, there is a sound-bridge 1 minute 4 seconds in of a man saying, “Whatever resentment she’s feeling she’s probably got it out of her system” over the footage of Alex on a rollercoaster with Dan’s daughter, Ellen. This is effective in showing how this dialogue is a lie and Alex is going to even more extreme lengths to get Dan’s attention and has even turned to kidnapping his daughter. Also, there is another sound bridge at the very end when Alex is switching the lights on and off and there is a video recording playing “guess you though you’d get away with it, well, you can’t” then the title appears.

Fatal Attraction-Teaser’s Style• Diegetic- There is lots of dialogue at the very

beginning during Alex and Dan’s conversation. Dan says, “I don’t think having dinner with anybody is a crime”. This is ironic as that dinner eventually leads to the Alex’s murder. Also, following dialogue effectively shows how the seriousness of the situation is developing. For example, 38 seconds in Dan says, “I’m scared Jimmy” and 55 seconds in Beth says down the phone “if you ever come near my family again I’ll kill you, you understand?”. This use of sinister dialogue demonstrate how the affair is spiraling out of control. Secondly, there is a sound effect of a phone ringing 25 seconds demonstrating how Alex keeps obsessively calling the family in a bid to get Dan’s attention. Also, there lots of screams, for example 1 minute 8 seconds in Beth screams for her daughter and 1 minute 13 seconds in Alex screams when attacking Dan.

Fatal Attraction-Teaser’s Style

• Editing

• Shot order- 37 seconds in there is a medium-close-up shot of Alex lurking in the darkness then it cuts to a shot of Dan saying “I’m scared, Jimmy”. This shot order reinforces how dangerous and frightening Alex is. 43 seconds in there is a shot of Dan explaining to a friend how he doesn't’t want to loose his family then I cuts to a shot of Beth finding out about the affair and hitting him. This order conveys to the audience how Beth thinks what he did was unforgivable and how his worst nightmare is coming true. 52 seconds in there is a shot of Beth threatening Alex over the phone. Then it cuts to a shot of Alex throwing the phone to the ground. This shot order symbolizes how much to two women hate each other and how much dislike there is in their relationship.

Fatal attraction- Teaser’s Style• Continuity- The majority of the teaser trailer is a montage

of clips to only tease the audience about the contents of the film. However, there is continuity at the very start in the conversation between Alex and Dan to slow the pace shown a little and show the significance of the night they first met.

• Transition- The dominant transition is straight cut to help jump from shot to shot quicker. However the first shot opens with a fade perhaps to symbolize the mark the dawn of their relationship. Also, it helps to add drama to the opening shot. However the final shot, of Alex turning the lights on and off, is followed by a wipe transition. This could perhaps symbolize how their lives are slowly being covered by darkness.

• Shot duration/pace/rhythm- The duration of shots is quite consistent throughout about 1-2 seconds per shot. However during the rollercoaster section the pace is noticeably quicker, this is to symbolize the chaos and disarray of the kidnapping event

• Special effects- The shots within this teaser trailer are very natural to further create the sense of reality so there is limited use of special effects.

Fatal Attraction- Teaser’s Style• Mise-en-scene

• Setting- The overall city-setting may be used to represent the unnatural quality in Alex and Dan’s relationship. Also, it could be used to reinforce the idea of chaos and disorder.

• Props- 1 minute 13 seconds in, Alex is shown holding a knife and running to attack Dan. This prop represents Alex’s violence and psychotic behavior

• Costume/hair/make-up- During Alex’s first appearance she is wearing a very low cut, provocative dress, foreshadowing the affair about to take place. Also here she is represented as a very glamorous and desirable women. However this image is later contrasted 50 seconds in where she is wearing an unflattering white dress with make-up running down her face, showing how her personality has changed throughout the film. Also, Alex has blonde, frizzy hair and wears quite heavy make-up. This could represent how she is quite a false character as our first impressions of her as a calm and collected lady are later ruined when she shows signs of obsession and disturbance. Conversely, Beth wears very proper and suitable clothes with very light make-up and is brunette. This very natural look could symbolize how real and genuine her personality is. Lastly, Dan wears very formal suits with tidy hair representing him and a respectable man and therefore inspires sympathy from the viewer when Alex turns on him.

Fatal Attraction-Teaser’s Style

• Facial expression/body language- 50 seconds in Alex is shown leaning on the counter, smiling and crying at the same time. This performance effectively show how psychotic she is becoming. Secondly, 19 seconds there is a shot of Dan hugging Ellen. This affectionate body language encourage sympathy from the audience as their family is being torn apart by Alex. Also 59 seconds in there is footage of Beth asking if anyone has seen Ellen”. Her worried tone and furrowed eyebrows imply that she is extremely concerned and further gives rise to how Alex is ruining their family.

• Lighting/colour- 38 seconds in there is a shot of Alex in extremely dark lighting symbolizing how she is up to mischief. 1 minute 3 seconds in there is a shot of Beth running from a light room into a dark room whilst she is frantically trying to find her daughter. This shows how she is heading into darkness both literally and metaphorically as Alex is getting more extreme in the ways she is tearing their family apart. Lastly, during the last shot, Alex turns the lamp lights off symbolizing how her own life will is soon coming to an end in her murder.

Flight Plan- Teaser’s Style• Camerawork• Angle- There are many low angles in this teaser trailer.

Firstly, 31 seconds in there is a low angle of the coffin that Kyle’s husband is in. This angle could represent the power his death had over Kyle’s life. Secondly, there is a low angle 55 seconds in when Kyle is trying to break out of the airplane toilets. This low angle could symbolize the power she has at this moment as she knows the engineering and passages in the plane better than anyone. Also, 1 minute 14 seconds in another low angle is used to make the fire above Kyle visible and show the danger and trouble she is in.

• Movement- 10 seconds in there is a tracking movement of the camera as Kyle walks down the isles in the plane looking for Julia. This effectively represents how fast she is walking and how concerned she is about her daughter. Also, 1 minute 14 seconds there is another tracking shot of Kyle running away from someone, which shows her faster pace and growing concerns. Also, it demonstrates the action and drama in the film. Lastly, there is a quick tilt movement when Kyle breaks through a windscreen of a car. This further symbolizes the fast pace and rapidity involved in the scenes and the rush she is in to break into the car.

Flight Plan- Teaser’s Style• Shot type- at the very beginning there is an

establishing, long shot of the airport. This s a very interesting image due to the symmetry and extreme architecture and engineering of the airport and airplane. Also, it effectively sets the scene for the following events. Secondly, there is a close up shot of the teddy symbolizing the sentiment and emotion it holds for Kyle. Also there is an extreme close-up of Kyle’s hands when she is adjusting the electrics. This shot represents how knowledgeable she is about the engineering of the plane.

• Composition- There is use of the rule of thirds, the 180 degree rule and shot reverse shot when Kyle is talking to Julia at the very start. This involves the audience in the conversation and allows them to see the closeness in their relationship. Also, 37 seconds in the composition of the people within the shot make it seem like a very crowded and packed area further reinforcing the theme of entrapment and the chaos the kidnapping is causing on the plane.

Flight Plan- Teaser’s Style• Depth of field- 34 seconds in there is use

of selective focus, when Kyle has just been told they think Julia is dead, where Kyle is in focus and the background blurred out. This further shows Kyle’s horrified reaction to the news. Also, the blurred out figures of the airplane workers could give rise to their participation in this event as some of them were involved in the kidnapping. Also, 1 minute 1 seconds in there selective focus on a gun and a blurry figure in the background. This depth of field captures the strong sense of mystery and enigma that is evident throughout the film.

Flight Plan- Teaser’s Style

• Sound

• Non-diegetic- At the very beginning there is a soft, peaceful instrumental soundtrack implying how peaceful and comforted Kyle is with her daughter. Also, during the tour of the plane at the beginning there are sound effects of a digital swiping sound to echo how modern and advanced the new plane is. However when Kyle realizes Julia has been taken the music changes to a faster and more tense soundtrack to be parallel to the images of Kyle frantically trying to find her. Also, there is a sound bridge 52 seconds in over the credit reading “will be revealed” where there is dialogue of Kyle saying, “My daughter is alive”, this implies how the determined and convinced Kyle is of her daughter kidnapping.

Flight Plan- Teaser’s Style• Diegetic- During the scene between Kyle and Julia, Julia says,

“mummy, did you make that plane?”. This use of on-screen dialogue portrays Julia’s innocence and vulnerability in the film. This followed by a sound bridge where Kyle explains to Julia the many function of the plane, “2 stories, 7 galleys, crew quarters” whilst visuals of a virtual tour around the airplane are shown on the screen. This narration of the tour is very effective in communicating the impressive, contemporary features of the plane to the audience. However the dream like image Kyle is creating of the plane is almost ironic as it really turns into the nightmare journey of her life. 10 seconds in there is overlapping dialogue of Kyle questioning everyone where Julia is. This fast paced talk is effective in creating a sense of chaos and alarm in the scene. 23 seconds in all sound comes to a pause and the air hostess says to Kyle, “I don’t think that she here”. This use of silence creates a sense of unnerve and signifies that Julia is missing. Also 59 seconds in there is use of ambience sound when Kyle disarms the breathing masks as you can heat people panicking. This effectively portrays a sense of disorder and fright. Also, during the climax of the teaser trailer there is lots of screams where Kyle yells, “Julia”. This further shows the fear and horror Kyle is feeling and helps heighten the volume and build up of the trailer.

Flight Plan- Teaser’s Style• Editing• Shot order- 15 seconds in there are several shots of her running

around the plane looking for Julia. This order indicates how her worry of Julia’s disappearance is building up. 46 seconds into the teaser trailer there is a shot of Kyle checking the heart Julia drew on the window. This is followed by a close up of Kyle’s face looking extremely frightened and tearful. This shot order represents the worry Kyle feels about her missing daughter and how much she misses her. Also, 59 seconds in there is an extreme close ups of Kyle adjusting the electrics followed by a shot of the breathing masks falling down in the passenger area. The juxtaposition of these shots clearly demonstrate how she is taking matters into her own hands and has the ability to use her knowledge of the plane’s engineering and design to her advantage. Also, it symbolizes the strength of her belief that Julia is in serious danger to commit something so terrifying.

• Continuity- There is continuity editing during the conversation between Julia and Kyle at the beginning. This effectively establishes their close relationship and opens the teaser at a calm and slow pace. However the majority of the teaser are a montage of shots to encourage intrigue from the viewer.

Flight Plan- Teaser’s Style• Transition- There are many fade to black’s throughout the teaser. For

example, at the very start during the establishing shot of the airport to further help open the teaser in a composed manner so that the audience can really see the change in mood throughout. Secondly, there is use of the fade to black transition around the shot of the coffin, perhaps to symbolize the theme of death and passing away. However, during the fast pace sections there is repeated use of straight cuts to help keep the rhythm consistent. Also, there is use of focus transition 24 seconds in where the airhostess starts blurred out then comes into focus. This could symbolize the confusion Kyle must be feeling at this point when she can’t find Julia

• Shot duration/pace/rhythm- During the very opening the pace is very slow to represent how orderly everything was when Julia was around, however when Julia disappears the pace quickens hugely, implying the alarm and suspicion Kyle must be feeling. However, during the section where Kyle is told Julia passed away the pace slows to capture the utter shock and disbelief of Kyle. During the climax the pace quickens again but is then slowed down to show the title at the end.

• Special effects- There are many special effects during the virtual tour of the airplane at the start. This is effective in further emphasizing the technologically advanced and sophisticated design and structure of the aircraft. This raises the audience’s expectations of the plane and makes it clear that Kyle designed the aircraft.

Flight Plan- Teaser’s Style

• Mise-en-scene

• Setting- The setting of an airplane gives rise to themes of entrapment and enclosure. Also, there is use of pathetic fallacy as in the establishing shot it is snowing, foreshadowing how the flight is going to cold and dangerous.

• Props- 17 seconds in there is a teddy prop, used to symbolize Julia’s youth and naivety. Also, 12 seconds in Julia’s passport is shown. This is effective in portraying a sense of mystery in her disappearance as Kyle is so sure she boarded.

Flight Plan- Teaser’s Style

• Costume/hair/make-up- Kyle’s appearance is very natural and motherly. This inspires the audience to believe her story and sympathize with her. Also, Julia’s tied back ponytail and young appearance help portray her vulnerability. Also, her black dress may symbolize that she is heading for danger and trouble. Gene’s appearance is very respectable as his hair arranged neatly and his clothes are ordinary. This could represent him as genuine character so the audience are not suspecting that he is really the culprit and villain of the plot.

Flight Plan- Teaser’s Style

• Facial expression/body language- 39 seconds in the body language of Kyle and Julia are very affection further implying their close relationship. 50 seconds in Kyle is furrowing her eyebrows and her eyes are watering showing just how frightened and terrified she is feeling about the Julia’s disappearance. 1 minute 15 seconds in Kyle is shown to be very angry as she scrunches up her face and uses a very firm and distressed tone of voice.

• Lighting/colour- 1 minute 2 seconds in when Kyle turns off the plane lights very dark lighting is used to symbolize the complete chaos and panic in the room. Also, 1 minute 11 seconds in Gene is shown as a silhouette running down a passage, perhaps indicating that he is darker and more secretive than he first appeared. Also, the green colouring behind him could further be symbolic of his villainous role.