The first step in creating the main characters is choosing a compatible name. I researched the most popular girls names in the 1990's to find a name for two of my main characters. To further establish my main characters and their personalities, I have created a mood board for each of them to convey their interests, fears, dislikes, etc.
EMILY JOHNSON
The name of the protagonist in my film will be Emily Johnson. She begins her investigation when her younger sister, Sarah Johnson, gets murdered. She is a very rebellious teenager who is not afraid to break the boundaries. She represents a lot of the classic 90's aesthetics and is very determined. She is a strong main character and does not back down despite all of the setbacks she experiences. She represents a grungy high school girl who likes to deviate from the norm.
SAMMY JOHNSON
Sammy Johnson is Emily Johnson's younger sister. She gets murdered before the film begins; however, she plays an important role in Emily's life and within the plot of the film. Her death is what drives Emily to seek revenge and find the murderer. She was a bright light in everyone's life as an accomplished athlete beloved by her family.
"BOOKWORM"
The antagonist in my film opening has been nicknamed "The Bookworm" because he targets school girls by putting notes in their books. This is the clue that progresses the plot throughout the film, and eventually leads to his downfall. Not much is revealed about this character within the film opening, because the main focus is on Emily and Sammy. He is very intelligent and has everything planned out years in advance, until he gets caught.
Sources:
Murray, Steven Casey. “Horror Movie Character Development” BellaOnline, www.bellaonline.com/articles/art63614.asp.
“Social Security.” Top Names of the 1990s, www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/decades/names1990s.html.
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