Sets and props

 Sets and props within horror films tend to often play as much of a role in the movies storytelling, as the characters themselves do. This is shown in more classic horror films like "The Shining", where the use of large, empty spaces are used to invoke the feeling of isolating within viewers, and in the movie "Halloween", where the set use of a regular suburban home is used to evoke the feeling of how horror can inve even the most "normal" homes.

For my own horror movie opening, I want to create a setting that includes both elements of reality, as well as unsettlement. I want to use the same effect used in "Halloween", emphasizing that such a seemingly normal setting could be so sinister, making is slightly unsettling. The location will be dimly lit, which we will accomplish with scattered furniture, making the setting feel empty. Props like candles, dusty picture frames, and strange symbols throughout the house will be used to add layers of dread. By keeping our set realistic, and yet eerie, I can create a space which will immediately put the audience on edge.