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UNIT 11: SCRIPTWRITING FOR MEDIA PRODUCTS

Idea Sheet

Name…Joe Murphy……………………………………………………………..

Title of Ideas

The Woods

Knock, Knock

Ghost In the Glass

HORROR TREATMENT IDEAS ONE
Genre and Synopsis Horror/slasher, Thriller film about two teenagers who lead their friend into the woods and try to kill them.	Sub genres and tropes used -       Jump scares -       Violence -       Eerie setting -       Teenage protagonist
Key Characters – Detail them James – young, innocent boy who is the subject of the murder.	Unique Selling Points  Thrilling/disturbing content.
Locations Takes place in a dark forest/woods.	Target Audience  Adult demographic due to its dark and disturbing.

HORROR TREATMENT IDEAS TWO
Genre and Synopsis It is a psychological horror film that centers around a guy who keeps hearing someone knocking on the door outside but whenever he open it there is nobody there.	Sub genres and tropes used -       Psychological -       Supernatural -       Creepy noises -       High suspense -       Tense moments
Key Characters – Detail them Main character is a young man. No specific details are needed for his casting, he just serves as a vessel for the audience to see the film through.	Unique Selling Points  Plays with audience expectations by creating a lot of suspense. Leaving them having to know what is going on.
Locations The film will take place in a room/office and the hallway outside.	Target Audience  The film is targeted towards a younger demographic, primarily teenagers and young adults.

HORROR TREATMENT IDEAS THREE
Genre and Synopsis It is a paranormal horror film about two friends think they see a ghost outside their room and go outside to investigate.	Sub genres and tropes used -       Paranormal -       Thriller -       Jump scares -       Eerie tone
Key Characters – Detail them Two young teenage friends (gender is optional) Ghost is the main antagonist of the film, will not need an actor as it will all be visual effects.	Unique Selling Points  Ghosts VFX will be used to scare audiences.
Locations Forest, dark environment.	Target Audience  Young demographic, teenage audience.

 

Chosen idea: Knock, Knock

Logline

It’s just another regular day at the office for Daniel until a sudden knock at his door changes everything. Daniel begins to experience a series of unexplained and terrifying events that force him to survive the night as long as he can.

Narrative structure: