Analysis of Filth to Ashes Flesh to Dust

Mise-en-scene

The setting for the film is based on an deserted location, with the combination of an outdoor location and a studio used to film the inside scenes. this is able to set the scene and portray what type of horror the viewers are likely to expect. The use of an deserted place for the exterior is able to create an sense of isolation and dark mysterious events are about to take place. The same applies for the set used to film for the indoor scenes, it appears to be a warehouse which is dark and has lots of damaged parts with dark corners.

The women characters used in the film are seen to be dressed and presented sexually. This is common in horror films as they are also likely to be the victims. However, a contrast is present as we see one female character reloading a gun in the later stages of the trailer. During the trailer hand props are used and carefully selected shots are sued to show the significance and importance it has. 

Lighting


the trailer began brightly lit with natural lighting. However this lighting method is soon adapted due to the events occurring. The use of low key lighting runs throughout the duration of the trailer and is able to reflect the tone of the film. The use of low key lighting is able to create shadows and not display a characters face. A blue filter is also used frequently throughout the film. The use of this was able to create a sense of coldness. 

Sound


Non- digetic sound is present throughout the trailer. The sound begins slow but soon picks up the pace as there is a disruption to the equilibrium. However the Non-getic sound will always become quieter as there is a significant piece of digetic sound, such as: Knife slash' gun reloading, heaving breathing, screaming, crying etc...

Camera angles/ shot types/ framing/ movement


The main shot used through this trailer are close ups. The close up shot is used mainly of the victim to show the fear they face. The use of these shots allow the audience to share the emotion felt by the characters and feel drawn in. Tracking shots are also used to follow the characters movements and allow the audience to experience the panic felt by the character. A lot of shots used in the trailer are handheld shots. The use of this allows the audience to experience and have a POV of the character.









Editing


The editing works parallel to the Non-digetic sound used in the trailer. As the music begins to quicken so does the length and speed of the clips. The use of this technique is able to build suspense and create the tension needed. The use of fades is also used, during the trailer. The shot fades from text to darkness before the next shot is displayed. This technique is able to emphasise the genre of the film and display "dark" events taking place.






Typography


The text displayed on the screen is able to narrate and provide the audience with information on what may take place in the film. The font used is also able to complement the choice of lighting as a blackbackground is used alongside with blue font, also suggesting coldness.