Planning Props

 Hello guys, today we are back with another one, this time I will discuss what props will be used for our horror film opening.  The purpose of having props in a horror thriller is to have certain things, such as deadly weapons like "knives and chainsaws," that bring an atmosphere of fear for the audience. Our plan is to utilize props that will bring the film opening to match the description of the horror thriller.

Here are the base items we will utilize: 

PROPS FOR OUR HORROR FILM OPENING:

• Chainsaws- This is known to be one of the most common props that is utilized in a horror film. This was based upon my research when we conducted a study to see what Mise en scene elements are applied for a horror film. It was stated from my research that adds the audience's feeling of fear and not only results in the protagonist being killed but mainly, it is an element that will provide the audience with more thrilling and unsettling of the protagonist's killing is being approached in this way. We want the protagonist to feel unsettled and uncomfortable as there is no help but a chainsaw that comes slowly towards your direction. 
  
  
  
• Red Food Coloring that will represent the blood that will come out from the protagonist to make the film feel more that the haunted garage involved a deadly infraction. Having blood involved in a horror thriller is most common since it will symbolize  a connection to the color symbolism. We will make our audience be targeted to be scared and sense the killer is lurking to kill with a horror atmosphere. 
  
  
  

• Scary Mask- We will utilize a mask that will cover the antagonist so as not to have a full identity. From my research, I did notice how certain villains do not really reveal an identity so they can make the protagonist feel the killer is unnoticed and mysterious. We want our audience to have a feeling that the villain will be someone who is trying to hide his identity, so no one will figure out who is behind the whole horrifying garage. 
  
  
  

• Evil Doctor Costume- The evil doctor costume helps represent the antagonist as threatening, mysterious, and psychologically disturbing. Since doctors are usually associated with trust and safety, turning this figure into a violent character subverts audience expectations and strengthens the horror-thriller genre. The fake blood on the costume immediately suggests danger, while hiding his identity creates an enigma and makes the audience question who he really is. Overall, this prop is an important part of the mise-en-scène because it visually establishes the antagonist as a dangerous and unsettling character
  
  
  

• Red Light (Lamp)- We will most likely utilize this color where it will be placed inside the garage to apply the color theory where red is represented as bloody or a threat. We want the color to emphasize that there will be a threat going on within the setting. This will help make our scene lead in to a more terrifying experience. 

• Black Garbage Bag- This will be used for the antagonist to be placed inside the garbage bag that will be tied up and put inside the trunk to dispose of, to show the audience the horror movie will have a key concept, where whenever there is a victim in the haunted garage, this is the process layout of how they handle the bodies. I took inspiration from FNAF where the dead bodies were placed inside the isolated area, making them invisible. 
  
  
  

• Garage Room- I will make the garage have a setting where it is a messy room. We will have random things being placed in the room such as flickering lamps, and broken glass to make the audience feel more suspense and mysterious of what the room is about and its horror purpose . We have not fully decided on what the garage will look like. As we progress with our production, we will mention the setting and location that will be used. 
  
  
  

• Box that will have a message saying "Do not touch this my ghost" The use of this prop will be utilized to add a box that will be a specific reason of the main horror purpose of the garage. If the protagonist opens the box, this will lead tension for the audience this box is there where it is hiding something or adds suspense what the protagonist will prevail.
  
  
  

• Car-We will use my cousin’s car as an important prop for the two characters as they drive through the neighborhood. The car helps show how the antagonist lures his friend deeper into this dangerous setting, making his behavior seem more suspicious to the audience. It also reinforces his familiarity with the dark and isolated environment, which suggests that he is more connected to the neighborhood than he first appears. This is the car where the antagonist will place his friend's dead body inside of the trunk. 
  
  
  

Reflection: Overall, these are the props we have came up with to use and most likely to stick with it. For our next blog, I am planning to lean towards of how we will prepare for our horror film. Since, we are at the time to almost bring in production.

For now, I will be signing off!

See ya in da next one!