Planning: Cast & Costume

The cast was an important choice as it changes the plot and the target audience. I used a young male and female to play the characters. This makes it more appealing to teens as it is relatable for them. Using a girl as the victim on the film adds more vulnerability as stereotypically girls are seen to be more at risk so my film is in keeping with traditional horror films. Then the male is the villain, which again coordinates with traditional film characters. I think using a man as the villain also reinstates the power that he holds due to stereotypical views from audiences.

The costumes I choose needs to be suggestive of what the characters are like so it is very important. As there will be no dialogue the characters will show who they are through their costume. The young girl will be wearing a very typical outfit for a teenager of jeans and a jumper. this is something most girls will wear making them empathise with the victim. The male will wear all black with a hooded jacket. A full black outfit instantly indicates a sense of danger and mystery which is what the character portrays. The hood adds to this as it is harder to identify the character fully.

Example of girl with costume:

Example of male with costume: