Sound and Music Planning!

After creating my storyboard, I have began to brainstorm what sounds will be necessary to produce my film opening. Horror films use sound effects to create suspense in the atmosphere. I am aiming to create an eerie atmosphere by using a lot of old school music. The music in the majority of my film opening will come from a record player. Not only that, but the two main characters will be listening to a radio, not an iPhone or a computer. I want the atmosphere to become very old-fashioned, so modern technology cannot save the characters in times of danger.

For example, in the movie Annabelle (2014) there is a scene that uses a record player to create a creepy and eerie atmosphere.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMRaSJi2rLQ

The sound effects I am planning on using will create suspense and enhance specific aspects of the film. For example, I will use the pencil tapping sound effect to further convey the idea that (Character 2) is anxious. The clock ticking will also show the audience that time is of the essence in this scenario. To create suspense, the footsteps and knives sound effects will be used.

For example, the movie Paranormal Activity (2007) uses footsteps to make the scene very suspenseful and scary. It creates mystery and a horrifying effect.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1s9cXYpxNo

Here are all the sound effects and music I brainstormed:


Furthermore, I have also written a script for the radio station news report and conversation between the two main characters. This is a rough draft and its purpose is to arrange my ideas together.

Radio Station:
*Character 1 turns on the radio*
Reporter 1: "You know, it's really getting out of control and the police should start to take action. This masked murderer has already killed three high school girls."
Reporter 2: "I totally agree. I heard people are starting to call this murderer the (undecided), because he always targets his victims by leaving threatening notes in their library books."
*Character 1 turns down the radio volume*
Character 1: "Do you hear that? That's crazy!"
Character 2: "Oh my god! I'm late for practice!"

Speaking of the radio, I will be using a prop to portray the radio:


Sources:

Haider, Arwa. “Culture - What Makes a Great Horror Movie Soundtrack?” BBC, BBC, 31 Oct. 2016, www.bbc.com/culture/story/20161031-what-makes-a-great-horror-movie-soundtrack.

“25 Iconic Horror Movie Props.” Rotten Tomatoes Movie and TV News 25 Iconic Horror Movie Props Comments, editorial.rottentomatoes.com/gallery/photos-25-iconic-horror-movie-props/.