Review - First draft

Possible images for horror review

This is the first possible image I may chose for my film review. The main reason I chose this image is because it is one of the main props used throughout the film, which has an important meaning behind it. I also used an edited version of this image for my poster. By having the clowns face in the mirror of the music box, will make the audience intrigued as to what it is. This image as a lot of meaning therefore that is why I may chose to put it as a part of the review. It is an interesting image that will make the audience want to find out more.

The second possible image that may be on my horror review is this image. This shows the music box alongside a phone that looks abandoned; in the background shows 3 young teenagers walking towards these items. This may keep the audiences on their feet as they will be intrigued to find out what happens next as they get closer to the items on the floor. From reading the plot the audience will know their are 4 main characters, therefore the blurred image in the background will make them wonder where the fourth character is.

This picture is useful as it is quite frightening and may scare the audience; this is a pro because that is what horror audience members will be looking for. The clown is the main antagonist therefore from reading the review, the viewers will know what the clown is about to do.

Film review - paper draft

Film review - What have i learnt?

From researching existing film reviews, especially horror reviews i noted down the most important conventions that i would need to include on my double page spread (review), The main things to include are: Name of the director, release date, star rating, cast names, images that show scenes from the film. The written report for the review is usually the negative or positive part of the review. This is where a brief overview of the film is given away but not to much that the audience know everything about the film. 

The main things i have learnt and will apply to my own review is:

• Making sure i have a picture that shows some of the main characters.
• I will include star rating to show how good the film has been rated.
• Information about the director, producer and characters will be posted also.

Conventions of a film review

Review analysis

Final - 'Playtime' horror poster