Script for trailer

Cast in car


1 - Establishing shot [2/3 seconds]

2 slow/ long shots showing the car from the outside (Diegetic sound of pop music) [1/2 seconds]


(Sound bridge)


3 - Mid shot of characters laughing, looking happy and having fun, breaking alcohol (stereotypical view). (fast paste shots) [5/6 seconds]


Mandy - "They'll be there when we arrive right?"


Pandey - "yeah"


4- Black fade out transition Titles [From the makers of The Woods and Intrusion]

Black fade in transition- car turning into location, (long/medium deep focus shot) revealing the name of the camp site location (black fade out transition) 

 - (Fade in transition) Match on action of character getting out of car and looking at the area (only 2-3 seconds duration). (Music stops suddenly) [2 seconds] (Then fades out)


Arrive in woods


5 - Bags drop on floor - loud thump (big effect on audience) [1 second]


6 - shots of them laughing, sitting around a camp fire, drinking and laughing. [4/5 seconds]


7 - Black transition. [8/9 seconds]


- Diegetic sound bridge of antagonist on phone. Complete black screen (creates enigma)


Voice on phone: “Help me... someone... Help me (panting crying whimpering voice)"

Mandy: “Jack, what's happening... where you are?" (Concerned voice)

Voice on phone: “Help me...  (Heavily breathing, muffled) ...please someone ... help me, they're coming"

Mandy - " Where are you!?" (Panicking voice)" Who's coming?" (Panicked voice)


Voice on phone - (gasp)”They’re here” (Panicked voice) scream... 

Phone Cuts off (dial tone) (Black transition lasts for 2-3 second for suspense)

-Diegetic sound of heavy breathing through gas mask

Fast pace editing begins:

Light behind three antagonists flashes on screen, revealing silhouette of them. 

Shots of people getting dragged, hiding behind trees, screaming, axe hitting against things, knife dragged against the wall. All these shots fastening up so fast the screen goes black. 

Diegetic noise of a lighter flicking- Girl appears, flame goes out.

Diegetic noise of the lighter flicking again, girl appears but closer as the camera is continuing zooming inwards and towards the girl. Flame goes out 

Diegetic noise of the lighter again, close up of girl face, flame stays light, and girl looks to the left. While she does that, gas mask antagonist face is revealed behind. Diegetic sound of the flame being blown out. As this happens screen goes black. 

Title of film fades on to black background 'Betrayal' 

Final costume- Mask prop

Mask Research

Having the right type of mask is vital to the storyline of the film which is lead us to researching in depth about costumes . Our film is based round a group of young teenagers who are camping in the woods for spring break; therefore we need to be realistic in our choices. Most recently the gas mask has been a very popular and effective choice of mask in films, for example, it was used in 'My Bloody Valentine'. This therefore means people may go against the idea as it may become to repetitive or stereotypical. However because our characters are teenagers ,their age group are generally aware of the new and upcoming horror/thriller films and because of this its pretty easy to get hold of a mask online for a reasonable price. Although our film is going to be scary, the antagonists are teenagers (however the trailer won't reveal this) so they are not going to be particularly organised or creative so will be easily influenced by films they have seen themselves. This means that the choice of a gas mask is a realistic option for a group of teenagers to choose, especially as it hides the identity of the antagonist. The main antagonists will be wearing this mask as it stands out more and its scarier. The dark colour means that the character will be more camouflaged at night and will help create a scary atmosphere. The black colour also connotes to evil, death, darkness, which all follows the conventions of the horror genre. Gas masks are well known for the creepy sound of breathing hence, this will become a big feature in the trailer as when you hear the noise you know he is around...

Our second choice of mask is the hockey mask, again this easy, assessable and cheap choice therefore it would make a perfect option for a group of teenagers. We were inspired to use this from the film 'Friday 13th' which 'Jason' the antagonist wore to hunt his prey and victims. The colour of it means that it will reflect light, which in some way makes it not as suitable choice because the antagonist will be more visible and easy to find, however a group of teenagers probably wouldn't think that through. Only having the eyes on show puts an emphasis on them and makes it seem even scarier as these will be the last eyes you see if caught. The breathing holes are pretty small so the sound of the person breathing will be quite loud and will give a scary effect. The two other antagonists will be wearing this mask. Having used two types of masks would create a sense that they are family which creates a unnerving atmosphere for the audience. However, as our plot twist is that the antagonist's are their friends, this would keep the audience on their seats until the very end.