narrative outline

Narrative Outline

As a group we have decided that we would like to create a religious horror film, based on the idea of possession of a spirit to a human being. We want to create the setting in a dark alleyway, next to the church. The main character is attempting to reach the church, to be able to confide in the priest, to attempt to get rid of the spirit that is haunting her. Unfortunately it is too late, and she finds herself being dragged by the spirit, in order to be sacrificed for the spirits to be free.

Initial Shotlist 

Scene 1:

blackout- Dialogue of the spirit talking 

Establishing shot/ Pan- of the Church to be able to set the scene, to see the location in which the character wants to get to.

long shot -Bethany walking through the alleyway, towards the church, looking nervous as she feels that someone is watching her.

close up/two shot- to show Bethany's expression on her face of being scared, as the spirit is approaching her. Loud whistling wind noises continue to follow Bethany.

Zoom- To show that the spirit is approaching Bethany.

Over the shoulder shot - The spirit is really close to Bethany and is about to get her.

Medium close up- Bethany looks around to show that she can feel the spirit close to her. "LEAVE ME ALONE"

long shot/point of view shot- to show that Bethany is looking around to see if she can see the spirit. Could be a pan shot.

extreme close up - the spirit is right in front of Bethany and is screaming at her.

Mid close up- Bethany screaming and running away

Long shot/from the side of bethany - Bethany running through the graveyard towards the Church, looking behind her.

Extreme long shot- Bethany running towards the church, screaming and crying

Medium shot/Zoom- bethany banging on the door, the zoom to show the spirit is again approaching her. No one is in the church, the tension builds as she knows she is going to get caught.

Over the shoulder shot- the spirits hand reaches out for bethany's shoulder.

Extreme close up - Bethany's face screaming as the spirit has caught her and knows she is going to die.

Zoom- zooming into Bethany's mouth as she is screaming.

*Blackout*

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