(P3) Create a plan to support the writing of the script extract

Making Decisions

My synopsis:

The group of survivors investigates the haunted house, uncovering its murderous history and facing traps set by the sociopath. One of the group members gets taken, leading to intense action scenes and dramatic dialogue as the others attempt a rescue. The act is filled with escalating danger and crucial discoveries, keeping the tension high and the audience engaged.

Learning from examples:

1. Lighting and Atmosphere:
• The dim lighting and shadows in Jamie's walk through the dark forest create a sinister atmosphere, similar to the moonlight, making the wardrobe look alive in the script example.
2. Sound Design:
• The silence, rustling leaves, and snapping twigs in Jamie's scene build tension and improve the sense of threat, much like the strategic use of sound in other horror scripts.
3. Character Reactions:
• Close-ups of Jamie's terrified face and his whispered dialogue create an connection with the audience, heightening the emotional impact and sense of fear.

Character Development:

Name: Jamie

• Appearance: 5'11", athletic build, brown hair, blue eyes, white.
• Background: Young adult, recently moved to the countryside for a quieter life after a stressful city job.
• Personality: Curious, brave, empathetic, but slightly paranoid due to the recent disappearances.
• Role in Film: Main character/victim who gets kidnapped by the sociopath.

Name: Rhys (Villain)

• Appearance: 6'0", wiry build, messy black hair, pale skin, dark eyes.
• Background: Local legend says Rhys was once a brilliant, but unstable, scientist who turned to madness after a personal tragedy.
• Personality: Hyperactive, sadistic, intelligent but unhinged, enjoys playing psychological games with his victims.
• Role in Film: Sociopath who kidnaps and terrorises people in the forest and the haunted house.

Developing the Angle of My Concept

Character Development: Jamie changes from a brave, logical person to someone traumatized and paranoid after facing the horrors of the haunted house. This shift makes his journey more interesting as he deals with the trauma and guilt.

Representation: The story highlights the failures of the mental health system by showing how it neglects people like Rhys, showing the need for better support and intervention.

Themes, Values, and Messages: The film focuses on themes of survival, bravery, and teamwork. It sends a message about the importance of facing one's fears and working together to overcome both psychological and physical threats.

Perspective: The story is told from Jamie's point of view, drawing the audience into his experience as he shifts from scepticism to desperate survival, making his struggles and fears more relatable.

All of these concepts and angles being added will create additional information for the film. This will improve the storyline and help viewers search deeper into the meaning of the film. Rather than just watching, they can have some context.

Draft: