Me and Megan have decided to produce a psychological/slasher horror film, focusing on an outcast anti-hero whom seeks revenge on all who tormented her. Our trailer will be set in a number of places, including our anti-hero's bedroom, living room and garden - as well as a traditional classroom setting. We are looking to film one or two scenes at Bradgate Park, which will be used as a place in which our character isolates herself from everyone, and contemplates how to go about her revenge. She will generally lack support from her peers, besides one friend and perhaps one teacher who try and support her throughout.
Applying Todorov's theory to our production here will help to explain the structure of our trailer in more detail, as well as outline specific events that will happen in each part of the trailer, and how it both converts to and subverts from similar trailers/productions.
Equilibrium - Our main character will be setting off for a seemingly routine day of school. The scene will show her getting ready, with a particular emphasis on her appearance so that the audience can see she isn't a conventional teenage girl.
Disruption - Upon arriving to school, she will be confronted by her oppressors, who behave very negatively towards her, making it clear to the audience that they are a big problem in her life. Her home life will also be shown, where it will be made clear that she is distant from them. Her room will feature some items that convey her difference to most teenage girls.
Realisation - Our anti-hero realises how badly she has been affected by her tormentors, and starts to act strangely, giving off demonic vibes. She starts to plan her bloody revenge and is less and less affected by what is done to her.
Attempt to Repair - She sets out to kill her classmates, with a weapon we have not yet decided. She doesn't try to hide her plan to show how much she doesn't care about being caught.
New Equilibrium - We don't want to reveal the new equilibrium in the trailer as it would spoil the end of the film, which is something that needs to be avoided.
