Saw (James Wan, 2004) Trailer Analysis

Trailer Analysis
Name of Film - Saw
Year Released - 2004
Genre of Trailer - Crime Mystery Horror
My overall review - 7/10

Brief outline of the trailer - In the trailer, we see many of the key points throughout the film. We start out with what seems to be a detective analysing a house. Within 30 seconds we've got a jump scare after a laugh that would put a person off slightly. We enter the main area of the film and meet a few of the survivors, after being given hints as to what they'll be doing. There are quite a few cuts of people still investigating the case as others are stuck in this dungeon.

Positive Aspects - Some of the things that I found interesting in this trailer were the use of jump scares. We get multiple of them throughout the trailer and they are to portray one of the main villains in the film. I also particularly liked the sound as it has a suspenseful effect to it leaving the audience wondering when any jumps will happen.

Negative Aspects - A few things that I didn't enjoy in the trailer is that we don't get a good look at the main villain. This leaves us wondering who it is and gives no hints as to why they're doing this. Also, for a horror trailer there is no gore involved in the trailer and this is what Saw is mainly known for.