What is a Teaser Trailer? - Insidious Chapter 3

Insidious Chapter 3 Teaser Trailer

Throughout the teaser trailer sound is used to create suspense. The use of the non-diegetic sound is effective as it goes from a upbeat tempo when the characters are not in danger to a well know spooky song when the paranormal activities begin.

The use of low key lighting leaves the audience on the edge of their seat waiting to see whether something will jump out from the darkness. This creates a fear of the unknown for the audience and creates tension in the trailer. I think this is good as it keeps the audience engrossed in the trailer and gives them a thrill which they will then expect in the film.

The font is clear to read which allows the audience to find out the title of the film without having to focus to much. Although the font is clear and simple I think its fitting for the genre of the film as the screen is black and the writing is either white or red in the trailer. The are colours that can be easily seen but give the writing a spooky feel.

By showing the characters life before the event in a positive light and seeing when the paranormal activities begin it creates a real life feel to the abnormal scenario that the character is presented with. This use of verisimilitude puts the audience in the situation of the character and allows them to put themselves in her shoes consequently increasing the intensity.

The use of the mobile phone as a prop allows the audience to find out information they wouldn't otherwise know. They see that the boy isn't tapping on the wall leaving the audience to wonder who is. This use of a prop's is effective as it allows the audience to find out information at the same time as the character, as well as finding out information that they wouldn't know without the use of this prop.

The main character is young and incapacitated due to her injury. This puts the character in danger as she meets the stereotype of a vulnerable person. This creates a relationship between the character and the audience, leaving the audience routing for this vulnerable character.