Box Office Mojo
This picture to the left shows the most successful slasher genre based horror films ever created. As is shown, the most successful slashers include the 3 most infamous serial killers in the horror movie industry. These being Michael Myers, Freddy Krueger, and the Scream killer. This shows how most people who watch horrors from this genre want to see a villain as someone that they can see as being realistic and actually real. Or in Freddy Krueger's case, someone that they see as a creative and quite a fearful figure.
This picture shows the most successful films of the paranormal sub genre. 3 of these entries are from the Paranormal Activity series, this would suggest that horror fans like this style of film which means we should even create our own trailer in the style of a found footage film in a similar vain to how these films are made or have a paranormal entity as our primary antagonist.
It should also be noted that the majority of these films are from before the 2000s these could imply that we should analyse what makes these films stand out and still be considered great in with the likes of more modern releases such as 'Annabelle'.
Finally, it should also be noted that the highest rated film on this list is 'The Sixth Sense', this film is well known for having a plot twist ending, so we could possibly think up of our own twist and lead viewers into thinking the plot is going in one direction and cryptically tease a twist in our trailer so viewers will want to go and see the final film to see what happens.
It should also be noted that the majority of these films are from before the 2000s these could imply that we should analyse what makes these films stand out and still be considered great in with the likes of more modern releases such as 'Annabelle'.
Finally, it should also be noted that the highest rated film on this list is 'The Sixth Sense', this film is well known for having a plot twist ending, so we could possibly think up of our own twist and lead viewers into thinking the plot is going in one direction and cryptically tease a twist in our trailer so viewers will want to go and see the final film to see what happens.
This is a list of the top 20 torture films. These films are well known for their gruesome look and effects. The number one film on this list is is saw and it is also number 3,4,5, and 6. This film is well known as it has a clear, unforgettable villain. The films are also known for their mind games, and trying to make the audience question if the people within the games, deserve what is happening.This means that if we want our trailer to be remembered we have to have a twist, and make the audience, question what is going on. This will create talk and a bigger audience, as people will want to know what is being talked about.
It is also worth looking at the fact that number two on the list is The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. This film also has a well recognised figure as the main villain. This is a clear sign that the audience likes to have a clear bad guy that can be easily recognisable and separate the film from reality.
It is also worth looking at the fact that number two on the list is The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. This film also has a well recognised figure as the main villain. This is a clear sign that the audience likes to have a clear bad guy that can be easily recognisable and separate the film from reality.