Paranormal

After looking at and researching many sub genres associated with horror, I have decided to look at the ‘paranormal’ sub genre for my media products, as this is the one which has interested me the most, because of this I have decided to carry out some more research on this genre further. First of all I have chosen to find out the definition of the word 'paranormal'.

1) adjective - denoting events or phenomena such as telekinesis or clairvoyance that are beyond the scope of normal scientific understanding: a mystic who can prove he has paranormal powers

2) denoting events or phenomena such as telekinesis or clairvoyance that are beyond the scope of normal scientific understanding.

3) as noun the paranormal - an investigator of the paranormal

I believe that with films such as Paranormal Activity, the sub genre of paranormal has become more and more popular and appealing to the public. I feel that many more horror films are being made and molded to fit in with the conventions of this horror sub genre as, if filmed properly, can appear incredibly effective and scary as an overall result, as the audience can relate to it happening in a real life situation. Supernatural events and ghosts seem to be the main aspect in this type of sub genre, I believe this is what also makes the genre so appealing to the public as some people may believe in 'life after death'. 

I have chosen to create a trailer which includes aspects of a paranormal horror film, as it is a very popular genre and I feel I could create a very effective trailer with careful planning and filming. I feel makeup and effects are effective on a mass scale and when used by a big film company such as universal or Columbia  however for my own trailer as I have no budget for these resources I think focusing on simplicity and fear of the unknown will be more effective overall as a film trailer.