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Production Company Research
A Production company is responsible for both funding and providing for a film. Therefore they need to create a tone for their productions. Below are some examples of some major horror production company intros.
Ghost House Pictures
This production company intro is effective because it uses sound which creates tension and an atmosphere that reflects the content of their films. The vintage look of the door with the heavy lock also adds to the atmosphere, as it illustrates a common feature of a gothic horror setting. Gothic horror often focuses on the paranormal, which is implied and fits the production company name, GHOST HOUSE. Ghost House has produced horror films including The Grudge, The Messengers, and The Evil Dead reboot.
Twisted pictures
The Twisted Pictures production logo is effective because again it uses horror features related to the type of horror films they produce, so it creates the atmosphere for their Horror films. This intro in its sound is also more dramatic and fast paced, almost aggressive in nature, which again compliments the aggressive horror tropes of the films they produce, such as The Saw series and Texas Chainsaw 3D.
New Line Cinema
New Line Cinema's production logo is much more generic as they are not a solely horror focused production company. However, the still create a production intro fit for purpose. The minimalist approach to the logo coupled with nostalgic classical sound creates a sophisticated and professional tone to the start of their movies. The downside to this however is that this isn't really the atmosphere you want to create at the start of a horror film, and New Line Cinema have produced classic horror flicks including the original Evil Dead, Nightmare On Elm Street and Friday the 13th. Therefore with our production company intro we didn't have this look, as it is too general for our needs.
Blumhouse Productions
BlumHouse's production logo/intro clip shows a variety of stereotypical horror images/settings/characters. For example there is a young girl dressed in all white, a door slamming, dark lighting and cracked walls. The long continuous flow between the shots is effective as it keeps the audience engaged and not knowing what will appear next. BlumHouse productions have produced horror films such as; Insidious, Paranormal Activity and The Purge.
Our Production Company Logo
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Our Tenebris Films company logo/intro clip contains lots of different images that are quickly cut and flashed across the screen. This is effective as a Horror production intro as it creates that horror atmosphere, in this case frantic tension and personal violence, while achieving the professional look we want.