Early research into locations

Common/Campsite

The main place we want our plot to be set in is a common/campsite this will be where the protagonist and antagonist will meet. This will be a good place to set a horror film because it’s normally very shaded therefore making the area dark and gloomy, it’s also creepy due to the shadows the trees can make. Stereotypically horror films are set in areas such as this because they are normally very isolated and secluded where crimes are able to take place. We will be looking out for a small piece of open space where our protagonists could set up their camp but also far enough into the forest that it frightens the audience. The area will have to be shaded enough by trees to make the area darker rather than letting lots of light in. Most of the leaves on the trees will be dead this could mirror the essence and mood of the film, an area that feels dead. Late on in the trailer when the protagonists are trying to get away from the antagonists they will be further into the common where the trees are more densely packed ,this would make the film more scary because it’s a good hiding place, the tree roots could also become a danger to the protagonist by tripping over them whilst trying to run a way.

Journey – Country Lanes
The beginning g of the trailer will show a couple of girls traveling to the campsite/forest down some small country lanes , these roads normally come across as dangerous and could build up suspense and could give the audience the impression that something bad is going to happen to the girls. They could encounter some dangerous drivers down these roads and make the audience think that’s how they will get killed.