This is some research I did into just general sound in horror films. However Lulu is currently learning how to use garage band, and making a motif for our film.
Sound is one of the most important aspects of horror films. A film can become scary using the sound alone, for example this iconic scene from Jaws, is infamously scary due to the musical motif, but when replaced with other music, the entire scene changes meaning entirely.
ORIGINAL SCENE:
EDITED SCENE:
-Common conventions used in horror films include using isolated beats amongst long suspenseful beats.
-Musical motifs, such at the one in Jaws, which are used specifically to symbolise one element of horror, to build tension for the viewers so they know when it is coming.
- Diegetic sounds are often exaggerated, for example, creaking doors or the wind/ bad weather.
-Sound gets louder and faster as something comes nearer.
