After watching the trailer for this movie, I notice the use of some common codes and conventions. Once again, the film revolves around a family, a normal one whose lives are suddenly disrupted, the equilibrium shifted. The protagonist in the film is male which is usually quite common in a horror movie as females are usually victims or are depicted as needing saving in movies of this genre.
However, what's interesting about this film in particular is that though the antagonists in the film is some sort of paranormal being, it inhabits the mirrors and so makes it appear as if the victims are actually themselves as it appears to be them causing the pain upon themselves. This is a very different convention than what is usually used in horror films because usually the antagonist is easily recognizable from the protagonists and victims.
Also, in most horror films, the antagonist is either human or depicted in a human like form, in this film however the antagonist is simply an everyday object. This proves a lot scarier for an audience because a mirror is an object that most of the population owns and so in it adds a lot of realism to the this film.
2008 - Mirrors (Alexandre Aja)
Levinia, I am pleased with the core idea of your trailer, which hopefully should subvert the genre somewhat. Your blog is coming together, however it is not quite at A2 standard yet. We have spent time looking at the difference between AS and A2 blogs, please make sure this is reflected in your work, as currently your depth of analysis is a little lacking. It should be backed up with screen shots, examples and a filmography. If you are still unsure then please look at the A2 blog examples on the KESH A2 Media Hub.
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