Gathering Props and Research!

Before I produce my film opening, I will be creating several props. The first shots of my film opening take place in the murderer's room. Therefore, I want to make a collage of his plans, victims, targets, and news headlines. This will give the audience more insight on this character and his goals. It also alludes to the conflict that takes place later in the film. For example, the horrifying television series, Pretty Little Liars, uses a collage. When the girls discover "A" they find her lair filled with photos, plans, videos, and headlines about them:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFpdppbtEbo I want to make a collage very similar to this one because it was very effective. First, I have gathered black and white pictures of his victims and the people he plans to kill in the future. At one point, the camera will focus intently on the picture of his next victim, which is one of the main characters. Here are some photos of random people:

           

I have also created some newspaper headlines that will go in the collage:

   

Here are some extra snippets that provide more information about the murderer's plans:

            

To make the collage seem more realistic, I will draw notes, checks, and mark the photos. I will include little handwritten notes and post it notes as well. 

Furthermore, I will put together a stack of books and create a "library card" for one of my shots. I have several books at home so that part will be easy. I used an online template to create a library card:

This week I am planning on going to the dollar store to purchase black gloves, large knife, a radio, and fake blood. According to my research, knives and fake blood are very common props in horror movies. They express gore and violence within the film. They associate with death which can be very creepy and scary to a lot of viewers. I am also going to use a radio to enhance the classic and old school esthetic of the film. Along with my record player, the 90's time period is portrayed. 

Here are some photos of the ones I have viewed online:

  

Sources:

Golding, Kaylee. “Codes And Conventions Of A Horror Film.” Prezi.com, Prezi, Nov. 2014, prezi.com/8m6mpn9vmcoq/codes-and-conventions-of-a-horror-film/.

“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/.

archives - October 21, 2011. “Classic Horror vs. Modern Horror.” Pipe Dream, 21 Oct. 2011, www.bupipedream.com/ac/4102/classic-horror-vs-modern-horror/.